The New England Patriots have a critical decision to make just around the corner that could alter the coming years for their franchise.
In sole possession of the No. 3 overall pick heading into Thursday night’s NFL draft, the Patriots have two primary choices for handling their position: swap the pick or roll the dice and choose a prospect. Obviously, that leaves New England general manager Eliot Wolf and head coach Jerod Mayo on the hot seat to make the correct choice necessary to dig the organization out of its current rut — the Patriots haven’t won a playoff game since 2018.