Patriots may trade fourth pick to Bengals

The New England Patriots could make a big move in the upcoming NFL draft by trading their fourth overall pick to the Cincinnati Bengals. This trade could help both teams. The Patriots can gain more draft picks, while the Bengals can strengthen their defense. The Bengals have extended contracts for their star wide receivers Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase, but this has limited their ability to sign defensive players. Sports analyst Lou Scataglia predicts they will trade for the Patriots' pick to select defensive star Mason Graham from the University of Michigan. Scataglia emphasizes that this would be an unusual but bold decision for the Bengals. He believes the team needs to improve its defense, as it struggled last season. If they succeed in bolstering their defensive lineup, they could become one of the top teams in the NFL. Meanwhile, the Patriots are looking for help for their new quarterback, Drake Maye. They need a wide receiver and a left tackle. Trading down to 17th overall would allow them to pick wide receiver Matthew Golden and gain extra picks to address their needs. Golden, who performed well at Texas, could make an immediate impact. The Patriots have been active in the offseason but still require a solid left tackle. While they have improved their offensive line, they must fill this gap after the draft. The potential trade could benefit both teams in their pursuit of success in the new season.