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The New England Patriots will head into the 2022 NFL Draft with plenty of reason for optimism. The franchise struck gold with its 2021 draft class, landing long-term starters including quarterback Mac Jones. However, there is a lot of work left for this front office. New England is also undergoing a small regime change. Losing Dave Ziegler is a blow for the front office, even if Bill Belichick is the ultimate decision-maker. The departure of key scouts and executives will make things more challenging, especially for a team with plenty of needs and limited picks.