Opening the season with the Dolphins, Jets, Saints and yes, those Tom Brady-led Bucs, will provide quick answers to where the Patriots stand and where they are going.

James White is prepared to prove his value to the franchise he’s helped win three Super Bowls.

With longtime director of player personnel Nick Caserio gone to the Texans, New England makes moves to shore up its scouting.

Andrews thought his time in New England was coming to an end, but he’s glad to stick around and play with all the new additions.

New England addressed needs, specifically at quarterback and on the defensive front, after a spending spree in free agency.

New England takes another Crimson Tide player – Christian Barmore – then adds Oklahoma defensive end Ronnie Perkins with the No. 96 pick.

Though many draft experts expected the Alabama QB to be taken by the 49ers with the No. 3 pick, he slid to the Patriots at No. 15, but he says he “really wanted to go to the Patriots all along.”

Jones, who led the Crimson Tide to the national championship, is taken by New England with the 15th pick in the first round.

New England has its requirements for every draft pick – versatility, intelligence, leadership. With that in mind, here are 10 possible targets after the first round.

It’s the big question for Patriots fans heading into the draft and Bill Belichick seems to be keeping all options open, such as moving up from the No. 15 spot.