While the Patriots do not have as much elite talent as they have in the past, they continue to excel in versatility and creativity in the draft. But even the perception of New England's dearth of talent may be a misnomer. "It's really because they lack it at the splash positions," says one NFC evaluator. "They don't have a 'name' running back, and they don't have huge names at wideout, or with the pass-rushers."