Coming off back-to-back 4-13 seasons, the New England Patriots — who less than a decade ago ended the most dominant 20-year run the NFL has ever seen — have serious needs to fill at almost every position.

The New England Patriots badly need weapons heading into the offseason, and while they have expansive cap room, there is no guarantee that any of the top free agents will want to sign with them.This means that the Patriots may have to peruse the trade market,