NFL teams think New England Patriots might take surprise approach with No. 3 pick.
The New England Patriots have been linked in NFL rumors ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft to either taking a quarterback with the third overall pick or trading down with another team. As draft day nears closer, some around the league are keeping an eye on a specific scenario.
New England has received its fair share of criticism this offseason, mainly focused on offseason moves. The Patriots didn’t add a No. 1 receiver nor did they make real improvements to the offensive line. As a result, New England’s starting quarterback in 2024 would be operating in one of the worst situations in the NFL.
In recent days, there has been more buzz connecting the Patriots to quarterback prospects Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels. There’s also been debate regarding whether or not New England needs to draft a quarterback with the third overall pick to make up for an uninspiring offseason, headlined by the addition of quarterback Jacoby Brissett.
Appearing on SportsCenter, ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler reported that the Patriots are “comfortable with” Brissett as their starting quarterback in 2024 as a bridge-year quarterback. Furthermore, NFL executives don’t view it as a “slam dunk” that New England will take a quarterback with the third overall pick.
Who will the Patriots draft third overall?
While passing on a quarterback might not be the most popular decision, there is a rationale behind it. Drafting either Maye, Daniels or J.J. McCarthy would be throwing that rookie into a spot that isn’t tailored for immediate success.
