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How can the Patriots possibly replace a legend? Maybe the NFL draft will provide an answer

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The initial wave of NFL free agency is complete and, well, it was a doozy.

The most stunning development last week was Tom Brady leaving the New England Patriots to sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The move likely signals the end to one of the greatest sports dynasties and puts the Patriots in the unenviable spot of finding a successor to arguably the greatest quarterback ever.