The New England Patriots are setting themselves up to have a late first-round draft pick, but a recent mock draft still has them adding a really good player.
The New England Patriots completed a quick turnaround under Mike Vrabel, and they are arguably the best team in the NFL right now. Sitting on an 11-2 record after 14 weeks, the Patriots are headed to the playoffs, and hopefully to the Super Bowl. If that happens, New England will be drafting at the end of the first round — a tradeoff fans will sign up for in a heartbeat.