Robert Kraft, who spent an NFL-record $165 million in guaranteed money in free agency, said the New England Patriots' recent drafts have fallen short and a turnaround will be critical for future sustained success.

"In the end, if you want to have a good, consistent, winning football team, you can't do it in free agency. You have to do it through the draft. I don't feel we've done the greatest job the last few years and I really hope, and I believe, I've seen a different approach this year," Kraft said.

The Patriots, who finished 7-9 and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2008, have 10 picks in this year's draft (April 29-May 1).