There aren't many areas in which the Patriots have underperformed this season.

Drake Maye has blossomed into an NFL MVP candidate in his second season, the wide receiver room has surpassed expectations and New England has one of the best run defenses in the NFL. All told, it's propelled the Patriots to first place in the AFC East standings and third in the conference at the unofficial midway point.

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With less than 48 hours before the NFL trade deadline, there's a very real argument for the Patriots to buy. And that's what most believe Mike Vrabel and company will do.

It's been debated for weeks what the Patriots should buy before Tuesday's 4 p.m. buzzer. However, it feels like their biggest need is more obvious

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