Los Angeles Chargers wide out Ladd McConkey, who the Pats will be facing this Sunday. Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo was asked about his team passing on McConkey last April, and Mayo didn't exactly give the reporters much to work with in his response.

The Patriots were within reach of drafting him with the No. 34 overall pick, but they opted to trade that pick to the Chargers, who moved up to take him instead. Meanwhile, the Patriots moved down to No. 37 and used that pick on Ja’Lynn Polk.

The Krafts reportedly believe Jerod Mayo "is the leader" for the Patriots moving forward. Read more on Boston.com.

For the Patriots, Saturday’s game against the Chargers will not only serve as a test against a playoff-ready roster, but a painful reminder of a draft weekend blunder from last spring. After taking Drake Maye No.

New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo indicated on Thursday that the tight end room was the most consistent room for the organization. The tight ends have been a major source of production for the offense, as rookie quarterback Drake Maye has leaned heavily on Hunter Henry and Austin Hooper this season.

The Patriots' decision to trade the pick used to select McConkey and draft Ja'Lynn Polk has not aged well. The post Ladd McConkey is already becoming the next great Patriots draft fumble appeared first on Boston.