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Sam Frost

Robert Kraft's NFL Draft comments speak volumes amid pressure on Bill Belichick

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has been left "really optimistic" ahead of the new season following the 2023 Draft in April.

Despite not addressing any of their skill position needs in the first five rounds of the NFL Draft, the Pats were able to trade down to 17th in the first round and land highly-rated Oregon cornerback Christian Gonzalez before taking Georgia Tech edge rusher Keion White – a player tipped to go in the first round by some analysts – in the second.

New England stocked up on the offensive line in the mid rounds as well as selecting a kicker, Chad Ryland, in the fourth round, before nabbing a couple of late-round receivers and corners.

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