Patriots links 4/09/26: Cornering depth in the draft

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TEAM TALK

LOCAL LINKS

  • Mark Daniels Patriots 2026 NFL Draft Preview: Top cornerbacks Mike Vrabel should target. The Pats are in great shape at the CB position, but that doesn’t mean they can’t add to their riches.
  • Alex Barth’s Patriots Draft Preview 2026: Cornerbacks. At the top of the depth chart, they’re in good shape for 2026… However, the depth and future outlook isn’t as clear
  • Ethan Hurwitz’ Patriots Draft Preview: Cornerback reserves aren’t deep for the future.
  • Phil Perry looks into the best linebacker fits for the Patriots in the Draft. Robert Spillane and Christian Elliss will both be back…as go-to options in the middle of Mike Vrabel’s defense. But beyond them? Thin.
  • Mike Reiss gives us the latest NFL Draft Patriots updates, intel, and buzz. Auburn guard Jeremiah Wright is set to fly in for a visit today; More.
  • Lauren Campbell looks at where potential Patriots targets fall on draft guru Dane Brugler’s ‘The Beast’ Top 100 rankings.
  • Ethan Hurwitz spotlights 3 draft mistakes the Pats can’t afford to make. 1. Overdrafting offensive guards, defensive tackles, 2. Passing on top TEs, 3. Ignoring special teams capabilities. /Click for commentary.
  • Ethan Hurwitz examines the Patriots future draft capital following the recent Marte Mapu trade.
  • Doug Kyed posts his 3rd Patriots 7-round mock draft: Adding speedy tight end on Day 2. Pats pick UCF EDGE Malachi Lawrence at 31.
  • Mark Morse’ “No need for need for need” Patriots Mock Draft 5. Pats select Arizona State OT Max Iheanachor at 31.
  • Sara Marshall believes there’s a good chance RB Lan Larison could become the Patriots’ next top returner.
  • Alex Barth talks about the new-look Guardian caps that are coming to the NFL.
  • Mike D’Abate makes the Patriots Hall of Fame cases for “toughness and tenacity” Logan Mankins – “Legendary” Adam Vinatieri – and “iron-clad” Rob Gronkowski. /All three deserve to be voted in.
  • Jerry Thornton points out how Troy Aikman admitted he feeds inside information to the Dolphins, which somehow has led to Tom Brady getting accused of cheating.

NATIONAL NEWS

  • NFL Nation, Matt Miller, Jordan Reid (ESPN) NFL draft: Latest intel, questions for 32 teams’ picks. Patriots: It’s essential for the Patriots to attack the offensive and defensive lines in this draft. … More.
  • Nick Shook (NFL.com) 2026 NFL Draft needs: The one goal each AFC team must nail. Patriots’ biggest draft goal: Build the defensive front. /Click for commentary.
  • Josh Edwards (CBS Sports) Overrated, underrated, overdrafted, underdrafted: Sorting 2026 NFL Draft prospects into the right buckets.
  • Jeremy Fowler (ESPN) NFL execs, scouts on 2026 draft’s most polarizing players.
  • Mel Kiper Jr., et al (ESPN) 2026 NFL draft: Experts pick superteams of top prospects.
  • Ben Solak (ESPN) 2026 NFL quarterback mock draft: Team fits over seven rounds.
  • Donnie Druin (SI-Arizona Cardinals) Cardinals could flip NFL Draft with Patriots trade: The Cardinals need a quarterback. This could be a big move with New England.
  • Garrett Podell (CBS Sports) 2026 NFL Mock Draft 5.0. Pats pick Washington WR Denzel Boston at 31.
  • Diante Lee (The Ringer) 2026 NFL Mock Draft. Patriots trade 31st pick to the Steelers (Alabama QB Ty Simpson) for a 2026 second-rounder and a pair of 2026 third-rounders.
  • John Breech (CBS Sports) Possible NFL schedule release date: 11 things we know about the slate of games.
  • John Breech (CBS Sports) Troy Aikman’s mysterious role with Dolphins should have the NFL’s 31 other teams paying close attention.
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