Patriots focus on defense, ignore pressing offensive needs

The New England Patriots have made significant moves in free agency but may be facing challenges ahead of the NFL Draft. While their defense has improved, the offense has not received the same attention. The team has focused on adding talent to the defense, signing four new starters, including Milton Williams and Carlton Davis. However, the offense has seen little change. The release of center David Andrews has raised concerns about their offensive line. The Patriots started the offseason with clear needs on offense, mainly at left tackle and wide receiver. Despite this, they have not addressed these positions effectively. Now, they might need to prioritize filling these gaps in the draft rather than selecting the best players available. While they have signed some offensive players, such as right tackle Morgan Moses, these moves do not meet their most pressing needs. Critics argue that the Patriots should have invested more in offensive talent. There are still options available in free agency, including veteran players like Cam Robinson and wide receivers such as Keenan Allen. However, time is running out for the Patriots to bolster their offense before the draft. Ultimately, their lack of action on offense could force them to make tough decisions during the draft, limiting their strategy to address immediate needs.