Los Angeles Chargers wide out Ladd McConkey, who the Pats will be facing this Sunday. Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo was asked about his team passing on McConkey last April, and Mayo didn't exactly give the reporters much to work with in his response.

New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo indicated on Thursday that the tight end room was the most consistent room for the organization. The tight ends have been a major source of production for the offense, as rookie quarterback Drake Maye has leaned heavily on Hunter Henry and Austin Hooper this season.

The Patriots were within reach of drafting him with the No. 34 overall pick, but they opted to trade that pick to the Chargers, who moved up to take him instead. Meanwhile, the Patriots moved down to No. 37 and used that pick on Ja’Lynn Polk.

The Patriots' decision to trade the pick used to select McConkey and draft Ja'Lynn Polk has not aged well. The post Ladd McConkey is already becoming the next great Patriots draft fumble appeared first on Boston.

For the Patriots, Saturday’s game against the Chargers will not only serve as a test against a playoff-ready roster, but a painful reminder of a draft weekend blunder from last spring. After taking Drake Maye No.

New England Patriots defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. is backing coach Jerod Mayo despite the Patriots' continued struggles on the season. "What he’s doing, I think it will work out in the future," Wise told reporters,

The New England Patriots could use a boost at the wide receiver position, and the Los Angeles Chargers happen to have one of the more consistent young wideouts in the league right now. This week’s Gimme Him features a Chargers rookie receiver who many Patriots fans

The New England Patriots went into the 2024 NFL Draft looking to weaponize their offense. After drafting quarterback Drake Maye in the first round, the focus shifted to the wide receiver position. Holding the No.