The New England Patriots added four rookies in the 2017 NFL Draft, but they also added veterans WR Brandin Cooks, EDGE Kony Ealy, TE Dwayne Allen, RB Mike Gillislee, LB Kyle Van Noy, TE James O’Shaughnessy, and TE Michael Williams through various trades involving 2017 draft picks. While acquiring talent in such a manner isn’t sustainable in the long-term, the Patriots believed themselves to be in a strong enough position to take proven veterans, instead of adding younger rookies to the roster. ESPN interviewed various “coaches, executives and evaluators” to get an insider opinion on each franchise’s draft process- and the Patriots are lauded for their decision making. “I do understand [acquiring
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