Adam Schefter’s pre-draft take on the Patriots: Tonight, the NFL Draft begins at 8 p.m. in the culmination of months of speculation. The Patriots enter the annual event holding the third overall pick.
Whether or not New England stays at the third spot—and which player gets selected—remains a fascinating mystery. This is even true for NFL insiders, including ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
In fact, Schefter views the Patriots’ spot in the draft as a major fault-line, carrying a cascade of potential effects for the rest of the league depending on what the New England brain trust decides.