The Football Word: How Malcolm Butler, Mike Gillislee Will Impact Patriots’ Draft Plans

by Zack Cox

Apr 24, 2017

With mere days remaining before the start of the 2017 NFL Draft, the latest episode of “The Football Word” takes a look at how three important personnel decisions will affect the New England Patriots’ approach to draft night.

In the episode, Doug Kyed and Zack Cox discuss why Malcolm Butler and Jimmy Garoppolo likely are staying put, examine the Mike Gillislee situation and what effect it could have on the AFC East, and break down which areas of need the Patriots should address in this year’s draft.

Watch the full episode in the player above.

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