This years draft is very deep with so many underclassmen coming out fearing the coming rookie salary crack down, and the work stoppage. The pats are set up nicely and I wouldn't be surprised to see them really work the draft for this year, possibly trading the oakland 1st next year for more in this draft. There is some speculation that with the depth of this years draft, the first two rounds have 1st round talent. If that's true, the Pats have potentially 4 1st round type pics.
The pats have the talent, and will get more in the draft. However they lack that veteran leadership that led them to so many superbowls....that's something that needs to be addressed (and has to some point with Patten)