The New England Patriots as things stand have the second pick in the 2024 NFL draft. As most would agree, when there are two top quarterbacks cited by conventional wisdom as the cream of the crop and you need one, that ain't a bad spot to be in.
Bad luck did not force the Patriots to trade for two backup offensive tackles Sunday; players that ballooned the Patriots' O-line room from nine members to 11 and consequently stole roster spots from other positions Tuesday.