The New England Patriots entered the 2021 NFL Draft in need of a quarterback of the future and with a goal of improving their defensive front seven after a disastrous 2020 season defending the run.
So Alabama QB Mac Jones, the most efficient quarterback in college football history, fell into their laps at 15th overall. And Alabama DL Christian Barmore slipped into the second round at 38th overall. And Oklahoma ED Ronnie Perkins, one of the truly elite edge defenders in the draft, was available at 96th overall.
Mission accomplished by the Patriots, and then some. Listen to Alec and Rich break down the Patriots' wildly successful draft.
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