According to recent reports, the New England Patriots may opt for a different strategy with their 2024 first-round pick, a decision that may not sit well with some of their loyal supporters. While many speculate that the team will select a promising quarterback to serve as their future franchise player, sources suggest that they may have other plans in mind. As the proud owners of the third overall pick in the upcoming NFL draft, the Patriots have a crucial decision to make, one that could have a significant impact on the team’s future. With several intriguing options available, it remains to be seen which path the team will ultimately take.
There are three QBs in this year’s draft class who could potentially make it to the Pro Bowl. Caleb Williams, a standout from USC, is unlikely to be available at the third spot, but either Jayden Daniels, the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner, or North Carolina’s Drake Maye will be. Additionally, Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr. is a promising wide receiver prospect. The new leadership in New England has a difficult decision to make as they have a significant need for QB and impact players following a disastrous season last year.
Despite this, an NFL insider has suggested that the team may not stick with their current spot to select one of the top players in the draft. On Wednesday, Ian Rapoport, a league insider for NFL Media, proposed that the Patriots could potentially trade out of the pick and opt for a quantity-over-quality approach to the NFL Draft.
The Commanders and Patriots, with records of two and three, are potential trade spots for a franchise quarterback, according to Rapoport. Both Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels are viewed as long-term, franchise-altering starting quarterbacks. The question remains whether the Commanders and Patriots feel they are a quarterback away and if they should take one of these potential franchise quarterbacks. The decision between draft picks or a franchise quarterback is a difficult one for these teams, who do not seem to be close to competing. The New England Patriots, in particular, have a lot of holes to fill after a 4-13 season, making the decision even more challenging as they evaluate potential draft picks over the next few weeks.
