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Bill Belichick Pre-Draft Press Conference

LIVE: Bill Belichick Pre-Draft Press Conference

Watch Patriots head coach Bill Belichick's pre-Draft press conference live on Thursday, April 15 at 2pm ET.

The Patriots head coach spoke with the media for the first time since the end of the 2020 season to preview the upcoming NFL draft.

Belichick, Patriots locking in on 2021 draft

The Patriots head coach spoke with the media for the first time since the end of the 2020 season to preview the upcoming NFL draft.
Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick addresses the media via video conference on Thursday, April 15, 2021.

Bill Belichick 4/15: 'Try to evaluate the players and make good decisions'

Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick addresses the media via video conference on Thursday, April 15, 2021.
Patriots.com writers Paul Perillo and Mike Dussault discuss potential fits at wide receiver for the Patriots in the upcoming NFL Draft.

Patriots Draft Preview: Wide Receivers

Patriots.com writers Paul Perillo and Mike Dussault discuss potential fits at wide receiver for the Patriots in the upcoming NFL Draft.
Jonathan Kraft believes Gillette Stadium should be ready to host at full capacity at the start of the season.

Kraft optimistic for full crowds in fall

Jonathan Kraft believes Gillette Stadium should be ready to host at full capacity at the start of the season.
Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman announced his retirement today.

Julian Edelman Announces His Retirement

Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman announced his retirement today.
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