2007 RECORD: 16-0

LAST SEASON: Unbeaten in the regular season and two playoff games, the Patriots were stunned in the Super Bowl by the New York Giants, 17-14. That kept them from becoming the first undefeated team since Miami went 17-0 in 1972. Brushed off Spygate to have an outstanding season with new passing combos of Tom Brady to Randy Moss and Wes Welker.

THEY NEED: Cornerbacks after losing Asante Samuel and Randall Gay to free agency. Linebacker, with Rosevelt Colvin being allowed to leave and Junior Seau's return uncertain.

THEY DON'T NEED: Quarterback, wide receiver, defensive line.

POSSIBLE FIRST PICK: Gholston, McKelvin, LB Keith Rivers, Southern Cal.

OUTLOOK: The team that set an NFL record for points scored in one season brings back nearly its entire offense. The defense, though, will have some new faces after losing All-Pro cornerback Samuel and solid backup Gay. Patriots must do better than last year's draft that added only two players still with the team.