The New England Patriots entered the offseason with many holes to fill on both sides of the ball.

After finishing the 2023 season tied for the second-worst record in the league, this team needs some help if they want to make the playoffs in 2024.

While the team has traded away Mac Jones, likely electing to draft a quarterback with their No. 3 overall pick, quarterback is just one position the Patriots are looking to improve on.

Many around the league believe the Patriots have one of the worst skill-position groups, as their wide receivers and tight ends leave something to be desired.

The Patriots have made a few small moves to this point, adding K.J. Osborn and Austin Hooper.

However, the team was said to be in on Calvin Ridley, which could have been a massive boost to their receiver room.

After Ridley went to the Tennessee Titans, Jerod Mayo had a positive spin on the situation, according to reporter Evan Lazar.

“Obviously, we were disappointed that Ridley went in a different direction, but we’re good. I like the direction that we’re going,” Mayo said.

#Patriots HC Jerod Mayo: "Obviously, we were disappointed that Ridley went in a different direction, but we're good. I like the direction that we're going." https://t.co/Mk0hW6vhv2

— Evan Lazar (@ezlazar) March 24, 2024

At first glance, many fans saw Mayo’s comments as coach-speak.

There is still an understanding that the Patriots have several more moves to make before the season starts if they want any chance of competing for a playoff spot.

With the Buffalo Bills, New York Jets, and Miami Dolphins all taking strides this offseason, the Patriots need to find a way to catch up before it’s too late in their division.

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