FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quick-hit thoughts/notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:
1. Draft fits: The Patriots traditionally like to have every position accounted for entering the NFL draft, giving them flexibility to select the "best player available." This year feels different, however.
It highlights how Bill Belichick and his staff still have a lot of work to do, and potentially telegraphs their intentions in the draft.
Four "need" spots stand out, and here they are, with insight from Senior Bowl executive director Jim Nagy -- a former Patriots scout -- on Senior Bowl players he views as a fit for the team (within the first three or four rounds).