With only one week to go until the 2014 NFL Draft, we kicked up our draft coverage into high gear. Check out this week's draft prospect podcast as we focus specifically on defensive backs and defensive linemen. For more on the defensive tackles in this year's draft, Jackie Brittain broke down some of the players that may fit best with the Patriots.
Our PFW Staff was working hard this week to rank the top players at each offensive position. Check out our Quarterback, Tight End, Wide Receiver, Center, Offensive Tackle, and Guard rankings! And as always, make sure to keep up with our 2014 Patriots Mock Draft Tracker.
Patriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio held his pre-draft press conference this week at Gillette Stadium. He talked about the depth of the 2014 Draft and answered questions regarding the team's surprisingly high interest in this year's quarterback class. You can read the full transcript here. Dont'a
Hightower also addressed the media this week. He spoke about the offseason workouts with his teammates as well as his expected role on the team next year.
Last week, the 2014 Patriots regular season schedule was released and the NFL Network's Terrell Davis attempted to predict how their season will play out. Later, the NFL Am crew discussed what the Patriots need to do to get back on top and win a fourth Lombardi Trophy.
Here is a full breakdown of our coverage from this week:
ARTICLES & BLOGS
News Blitz 4/28: Kent State RB Dri Archer's speed could be tantalizing for Patriots
PFW Draft Prospect Rankings: Quarterback
2014 Patriots Mock Draft Tracker
PFW Draft Prospect Rankings: Tight End
Ask PFW: Back to the Draft
News Blitz 4/29: Gronkowski "super excited to get this season rolling"
PFW Draft Prospect Rankings: Wide Receiver
Nick Caserio Press Conference Transcript
Caserio, Belichick search for 25
Report: Free agent TE Dustin Keller visiting Patriots
News Blitz 4/30: Is Iowa TE C.J. Fiedorowicz a perfect Patriot?
PFW Draft Prospect Rankings: Center
PFW Draft Prospect Rankings: Offensive Tackle
PFW Draft Prospect Rankings: Guard
More comfortable, Hightower now hoping to be more involved
News Blitz 5/1: Brady finds himself atop another list
Patriots launch "Ultimate Patriots Road Trip Raffle" to win the trip of a lifetime
PFW ranks the Patriots pre-draft needs
VIDEO
Caserio 4/29: Looking for the best 53 players
How do the Pats get back on top?
Who will be the best fantasy rookie in 2014
Belichick runs half-marathon in Nashville
Draft Preview: Defensive Ends
Season Predictor: New England Patriots
Hightower on offseason, Mayo & More
AUDIO
Draft Prospect Review 4/28: Defensive Backs
PFW In Progress 4/29: NFL Draft predictions
Draft Prospect Review 4/30: Defensive Line
Hightower 5/1: Our LB core is like a brotherhood
Shane Vereen on PFW in Progress - 5/1/2014
PFW In Progress 5/1: Draft talk and Shane Vereen
PHOTOS