Reevaluating The Patriots 2020 Team Needs

The Patriots have lost some key free agents. Most Notably Tom Brady and three of their top four linebackers. The Patriots got a depth piece for the defensive line, and special teamers who can play Safety and receiver. So what are the Patriots needs?

The Patriots have their entire starting offensive line returning. They also have depth pieces Cajuste and Froholdt returning from injury. With the loss of Karras and the possibility of Andrews starting on the pup, the team should draft a center.

While Izzo started to look like he was developing okay for being thrust into a large role, none of the three tight ends played well. Watson retired after being a shell of what his expectations were. It's doubtful the Patriots are going to sign a free agent, so the Patriots need to add two via the draft starting no later than round three.

The Patriots lost both Gordon and AB. Even if the team resigns Dorsett, they need at least one more receiver. Byrd is a special teamer and thus. Getting someone who can play both flanker and X receiver from the draft is a must.

The Patriots had one of the Best linebacking cores but the team lost three. Hightower is a star, Bentley can hold his own but the Patriots still need to acquire three linebackers, unless they plan on running a Big Dime or Nickle base. With their Salary cap, it makes sense for them to get them via the draft. Malik Harrison and Justin Strnad are just two possibilities in the draft.

The Patriots are thin at Defensive line as well. Mainly the Interior of the line. Danny Shelton played like a the player he was drafted to be. There are not a lot of good players available. While cuts are still to come in free agency, the Patriots should move to get three hybrid linemen in the draft.

Tom Brady is gone. The Patriots have Kessler and Stidham are on the roster still and Belichick is reportedly high on both. With the current cap, the Patriots dont have money to really sign or trade for a veteran. The Patriots could go after Jalen Hurts, Tao Tagovailoa. Jordan Love, or Tyler Huntley. If the Patriots are good with the two quarterbacks they have,  bringing in one to compete with both Stidham and Kessler for the starting and back up role would be beneficial.

Lastly the Patriots have Gostkowski returning from Injury. Gostkowski wasn't looking good before injury. Folk may be too expensive. The Patriots should consider spending a 7th round on Blankenship or Song.

The Patriots are retooling and there is no reason that if they make the right moves, that they cannot go deep in the playoffs. If the Patriots make bad acquisitions, then next year the team will be in full rebuild mode.