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Defense is the hallmark of Bill Belichick led teams and this year’s team will likely win or lose based upon how well the Defense plays. 

The roster stands at 89 players as of this writing.  Let’s do some analysis of the team, coaches and the approach they might take. 

What’s it going to take to open team facilities, the first step toward starting the 2020 season? 

With Joe Judge taking the New York Giants Head Coach position, he poached few coaches from the Patriots and Dolphins. 

2020 season is going to be a unique season for many reasons, but because Tome Brady is In Tampa Bay, the NFL Sharks can smell blood in the water.  They are all circling around what they perceive is a wounded animal.  The Patriots have THE WORST schedule of any team in league.  Could the league have made it any harder? 

First things to keep in mind when shaping this roster is a players age and whether or not they are a free agent next year.

Some quick thoughts on this Tuesday.

Some final thoughts on this Friday.

Ten new draft picks and many more Undrafted Free Agents (UDFAs) will be making their way to New England.  I also now understand why the Patriots didn’t draft a receiver.

With the 2020 NFL Draft set for tonight, here’s a look at how I believe things may go down as team’s begin making their selections.

What if Bill Belichick doesn’t have a player he covets, fall into his lap at pick #23 and he can’t find a trade partner to drop down?  Who will he select?

It’s the weekend before the NFL Draft and the rumor mills are flying with activity.  

For my 3rd Mock Draft I am using a 3rd different Mock Simulator.  This time I am using the free Mock Simulator from Pro Football Focus (PFF.com).  Although this Mock Simulator allows trades. I forced myself not to make any trades.

This is my second Mock Draft with a final coming next Wednesday.

Roger Goodell didn’t want to pass on the exclusive opportunity to have the draft conducted while we
sports fans are starved for any type of programming. This decision, combined with the decision to close all team facilities, is wreaking havoc on the teams ability to prepare for the draft.