What will the Patriots do in free agency and the draft? Here’s what the Herald learned speaking with dozens of scouts, coaches and executives at the NFL Scouting Combine.

Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. Stanley and OL: At the NFL scouting combine, one rival NFL executive said some of the buzz going around was that the Patriots would aggressively pursue veteran Baltimore Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley should he make it to unrestricted free agency.

Travis Hunter is a consensus top prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft, but there has been a lot of debate if he's a stronger corner or receiver.