The one hole that towered over the rest is filled. The Patriots spent their marquee pick on Drake Maye, and for the first time in a while there is a real answer at quarterback. It does the job without flash, and the B- reflects it.

The edge rusher spot stays a question, and it was the one they most needed an answer at. Getting Johnson where they did is the sort of value that quietly makes a class.

Bottom line, more hits than misses and a roster nudged the right way.