Patriots' new de-facto GM 'wants to stockpile draft picks' (report)
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One of the most respected draft experts in the industry has the Patriots trading down -- and reports that the team "wants to stockpile draft picks."
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New report shares latest on Patriots GM search, draft focus
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Patriots not expected to name a general manager until after the NFL Draft -- if at all - CBS Boston
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Should Patriots trade down or draft a QB, WR with No. 3 pick? - ESPN
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2024 New England Patriots NFL Mock Draft Tracker
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Patriots Draft Rumors: Eliot Wolf Has This Goal As 'De Facto GM
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Curran: Why Patriots should NOT use No. 3 pick on a QB - Yahoo Sports
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2022 NFL draft: Inside the Eagles' trades for A.J. Brown, future picks - Sports Illustrated
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New England Patriots General Manager Search: Bold Strategy or No Strategy; New Hire After NFL Draft? - Sports Illustrated New England Patriots News, Analysis and More
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