Draft grades for every pick of first round

To buyor not to buy, that is the question. Borrowing a line from Shakespeare, it’s worth wondering what the Patriots’ strategy will be at the upcoming NFL trade deadline.

Pete Carroll said Monday he remained in contact with Jadeveon Clowney throughout the offseason and the Seattle Seahawks were in on conversations through last weekend before the defensive end signed with Tennessee. Ultimately, Clowney’s decision to sign elsewhere leaves the defensive line and specifically the pass rush as one of Seattle’s biggest questions going into the season opener at Atlanta. ”The early season will tell us,” Carroll said.

Sean McVay is still answering questions about his February flop, and doing so with remarkable candor. It was a humbling lesson that he plans to learn from.