New England finished the regular season with the 31st-ranked pass defense in the NFL (294 ypg), and addressing the secondary would seem to make the most sense in terms of finding a fix. After all, the Patriots recorded a respectable 40 sacks this season, and they have a big need at safety. However, New England has a young overall group of defensive backs with the potential to get much better next season.
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