The Patriots can't afford to let another top-tier cornerback leave the franchise with a high-powered passing offense on top of the division.
New England's top defensive priority should be figuring out the J.C. New England would be forced to shell out a good amount of money to one of those players, but it could be worth it in a conference loaded with top-tier quarterback-wide receiver connections. 1-caliber wide receivers on the free-agent market that the Patriots should give the position a look. The Patriots would be priced out of landing Davante Adams or Chris Godwin, but they should look at Allen Robinson II, Michael Gallup or DJ Chark Jr. New England may be hesitant to look to the draft for that solution since the N'Keal Harry situation failed. The Patriots are close to having a set of offensive talents to go head-to-head with the Bills, but that conversation can't happen if they do not have a clear-cut No. The offseason additions of Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry helped Jones in the red zone, as did the drafting of running back Rhamondre Stevenson. 3 wide receivers headlined by Kendrick Bourne and Nelson Agholor, who both came to the franchise during last offseason's free-agent wave.
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To stick with the Buffalo-New England comparison, the Patriots need to find their version of Stefon Diggs for Mac Jones.