The New England Patriots have many, many needs to address before the Nov. 3 NFL trade deadline.
Several areas of the roster in need of an upgrade are on offense, including wide receiver and tight end. The Patriots don't have a legitimate deep threat in the passing attack, and the most reliable possession receiver on the team, Julian Edelman, doesn't look 100 percent healthy. New England's six receptions among tight ends are the lowest of any team in the league.
There are needs on the Patriots defense, too. This defense lacks quality pass rushers. The Patriots are one of seven teams with fewer than 10 sacks on the season, and their inability to consistently put pressure on the quarterback puts too much pressure on the secondary to be excellent in coverage.