Felger & Massarotti Alex Barth Joins the Show // 10 Question from Around the NFL // NFL Draft Talk with Barth - 3/17 (Hour 3)
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Mar 17, 2026 Alex Barth, NFL draft analyst at 98.5 The Sports Hub, breaks down Patriots draft needs and best-available prospects. He weighs edge vs tackle priority, names sleepers and rapid mock calls. Rapid-fire 10-question takes cover quirky prospect quizzes, roster moves, quarterback debates, and trade fit speculation.
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Patriots Benefit From Draft Depth Matching Needs
- The Patriots' draft flexibility stems from team needs aligning with positional depth in this class.
- Alex Barth argues edge rushers, tight ends, corners and safeties are deep this year, letting New England address multiple needs even drafting late in rounds.
Choose Edge First But Consider A Rare Tackle
- Prioritize edge rushers or tackle at pick 31 based on immediate need and long-term plan.
- Barth recommends edge first but says one tackle (Blake Miller) warrants a conversation if available because tackles are scarce and important to plan ahead for Morgan Moses' eventual decline.
Tackle Need Is A Long Term Asset Play
- The tackle room is a long-term planning problem given veteran age and contract structure.
- Barth notes Morgan Moses is older with limited guarantees, so drafting a developmental tackle now can be valuable even if not immediate starter.