Patriots' realistic view of team situation makes mega trade unlikely
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The New England Patriots have a clear view of where they're at as a football team, even after last season's surprise Super Bowl berth, after finishing with a 14-3 record and winning the AFC East division.
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ESPN's Mike Reiss mentioned that the team is expected to listen in on trade possibilities, but he also noted that the Patriots don't necessarily view themselves as "one player away" from returning to the Super Bowl. So fans probably shouldn't expect a Micah Parsons-like trade in the offseason.
Reiss wrote:
"While they will always listen to trade possibilities for big-name stars they believe would help the team, they don't view themselves as the proverbial "one player away" from a return trip to the Super Bowl. Thus, they are less inclined to send a Micah Parsons-type draft-pick haul (two first-round picks and a starting-caliber player) to another team for a veteran star."
The Patriots have multiple areas to address on the roster, and they will need their draft picks to do so effectively. They'd obviously love to return to the Super Bowl next year, and that will remain one of their goals in the offseason.
However, they also have to focus on building a sustainable championship roster that is a perennial contender for years to come. The path to doing so is investing in and developing young talent.
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