Tom Brady was in determined want of offensive weapons in wake of Rob Gronkowski’s retirement, Chris Hogan’s departure and Josh Gordon’s unsure future.
There’s nonetheless work to be executed in filling out their pass-catching depth chart, however the New England Patriots took an enormous step in the precise route Thursday night time within the first spherical of the 2019 NFL Draft.
The Patriots used the No. 32 general decide on Arizona State’s N’Keal Harry, who turned the primary huge receiver taken by New England within the first spherical within the Bill Belichick period. Belichick was the primary to tell Harry he’d been drafted by the Patriots, who launched some behind-the-scenes footage from their battle room because the decide was made.
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Harry already appeared like a Patriot throughout his introductory convention name Thursday night time. The 21-year-old famous he’ll come to New England with a “workhouse mindset” and a coachable nature. He’s “extremely excited” concerning the alternative to catch passes from Brady, and it’s protected to imagine the sensation is mutual.
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