The New England Patriots may be short on offensive talent, but steps are being taken to change that with new offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt.
The last-place team in the AFC East has the third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, but there will be signs of free agents to help Van Pelt work the system when the new season begins in March.
Not all of them will be too expensive.Jamal Agnewweapon. The Patriots are in desperate need of a weapon that can move the ball down the field with ease.Agnew may not be the best free agent wide receiver, but his running and running skills could be a huge plus for an offense that will have him as the starting quarterback at some point next season.
He will also be relatively cheap compared to top free agents like Tee Higgins and Mike Evans.curtis samuelSpeaking of weapons, if the Patriots feel they need another receiver, a talented outside linebacker like Samuel could be useful.
Sure, the team has a lot of big players who haven’t done anything since arriving in Foxboro, but Samuel is a seasoned veteran that the Pats don’t have.Ryan TannehillThe best way to integrate a rookie into a franchise is to leave talented veterans behind or start early. Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, Jalen Hurts, Brock Purdy and Jordan Love have experienced it.
All have reached the Super Bowl or won a playoff game in the last two seasons. Signing a veteran like Ryan Tannehill would make a lot of sense for New England. Because it allows new talents to grow and take their place behind good leaders.Tony PollardDo the Patriots have enough backs? Absolute.Could Pollard be used more than any other free agent in the passing game? entirely.
Pollard is one year removed from anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery, meaning he should be close to 100 percent, but won’t be in 2023. Even as the Cowboys explore new ideas for their RB room, the Patriots will have one of the most intriguing free agents up in the air this offseason.becton mechThe Patriots’ two starting quarterbacks are both free agents, so a position change might not be a bad idea.
Becton could be considered a bust as a former first-round pick who couldn’t stay healthy, but he provided solid tape last season. This is his first full season in three seasons.He could be a quality rotation tool for the Pats and they hope to develop into an everyday starter.
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