The Patriots didnât just restock their offense in the 2025 NFL Draft â they got serious about special teams, too. In a move few saw coming, New England snagged Miami kicker Andres Borregales in the sixth round, then followed up with a long snapper in the seventh. It wasnât splashy, but it sent a clear message: this new regime under Eliot Wolf and Jerod Mayo is leaving no detail untouched.
Sure, special teams might not trend on social media or light up the TV debates, but itâs been a thorn in the side of this team since Nick Folk was shown the door back in 2023. Field position, missed kicks, shaky coverage â itâs all contributed to the Patriotsâ slide. So, drafting the consensus top kicker in this yearâs class? Itâs not just practical. Itâs overdue.
Patriots Make Bold Statement by Investing in Special Teams Stability
Borregales has the leg talent â and the mindset â to stick in New England. His first impression? Picture perfect. He gave a nod to Patriots legend Adam Vinatieri, calling him his NFL role model and instantly earning points with the fanbase. âItâs hard not to root for a kid who grew up idolizing Vinatieri,â Sara Marshall of Musket Fire writes.
There was also the obvious elephant in the room: can a Florida kid handle Foxborough winters? Borregales didnât flinch. He downplayed the cold-weather concern with the kind of confidence you’d expect from someone used to kicking under pressure.
What this all adds up to is simple. The Patriots arenât chasing headlines â theyâre chasing precision. And in a draft where they addressed the offensive line, added speed at wide receiver, and took a shot on a potential franchise quarterback, grabbing a kicker who might finally stabilize the position feels like a quiet win.
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