One of the biggest needs for the New England Patriots this offseason is speed on the defensive side of the ball.
Jerod Mayo, who calls defensive plays, said it best at the end of last season.
“You always want to get faster, especially in today’s game. That’s at all spots, not only at linebacker or defensive line or in the backend,” Mayo said. “You always want to get faster, but what we covet here is just versatility and smarts, football intelligence. Those are things you definitely want to have on your team.
“Now, we have some guys who were new to the system last year which I expect going forward they’ll have a better understanding of that.