Three Replacement Options Should Patriots Move On From Alex Van Pelt

The New England Patriots need internal changes after failing to make much progress in their rebuild. The team clinched a last-place finish in the AFC East and is on pace to hold the No. 1 overall pick.

For as bad as the current situation is, the Patriots have a few reasons for optimism entering the offseason. Drake Maye is the franchise quarterback. They control their own destiny for the top draft pick and they have nearly $140 million in cap space entering free agency.

New England needs the right leadership around the coaching staff to capitalize on those opportunities, which begs the question of Jerod Mayo’s future as head coach in Foxboro.

For this exercise, we’ll examine where the Patriots…