In the summer, the patriots should consider recruiting four quarterbacks.
Following a disappointing 2023 season, the new england patriots parted ways with legendary head coach bill Belichick earlier this month, evoking a new chapter in the team’s history. Given the dismal results of the mac jones and bailey Zappe experiments, the patriots’ first priority in the summer should be to add a new quarterback.
As the team has many choices when it comes to selecting a quarterback, these four quarterback prospects are all potential draft picks, signings, or trade targets for new england this offseason. Tigers from lsu, jayden daniels, the patriots have the easiest way to upgrade at quarterback with the third overall pick in the 2024 nfl draft, and it seems like that’s where they want to go.
In a recent interview with steve burton of Wbz-tv, new england’s head coach Jerod Mayo said, the team is “going to draft the best player for a position that is very important.” the chicago bears and washington commanders will likely address the position with the first and second picks, so it’s uncertain if the patriots will have to pick between two of the top three quarterback prospects. If chicago trades quarterback justin fields and holds the first overall pick to select his replacement, daniels is most likely to be the best signal-caller available for new england. Daniels is arguably the most divisive player in the draft after his breakthrough 2023 heisman trophy winning season. New england would be privileged to take him given his explosive rushing ability.
Daniels had the second-most touchdowns in college football history with 4,946 yards of total offense (3,812 passing, 1,134 rushing) in 12 games this season.fields, justin, chicago bears if chicago picks usc quarterback caleb williams with the first overall pick in the 2024 nfl draft, new england should make the most of it. The 24-year-old will most likely cost a few mid-round picks to acquire, but they could be the draft’s greatest winners if the patriots succeed in selecting him.
Marvin harrison jr. of ohio state, who is considered the best player in the draft, is a no. 0 seed. If the bears and commanders select their franchise quarterbacks, there is one receiver that the new england patriots could select.
Despite the fact that he is still learning, fields has made a big leap forward this season, averaging a career-high 197.1 passing yards per game with 16 touchdowns and nine interceptions. Moore is a natural receiver with a lot of potential, and if he can pass to harrison, a receiver with greater ability, he could progress even further. Even if it’s just a fact that J. J McCarthy of the michigan wolverines is still a potential candidate to play, his nfl career may not be as promising as the previous former michigan quarterback who signed with new england.
Despite his 27-1 record as a starter and guided the wolverines to a national championship, mccarthy didn’t exactly light up stat charts, throwing for 2,991 yards, 22 touchdowns, and four interceptions with an 88.2 qbr, which placed him third in the nation. If new england decides not to pick a quarterback in the first round and he becomes available in the second round (at pick no. 3) mccarthy should be taken into account. 34 overall).
As a result, the patriots may still be able to acquire a veteran quarterback and have a lot of pick flexibility. if new england decides to go with a bridge quarterback, russell wilson, the Denver broncos’ version of denver wilson, is the best bet. Wilson’s time with the broncos was disastrous from the start, but under head coach sean payton, he excelled enough to make it worth it. Wilson played 15 games with 3,070 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions before being benched for jarrett stidham, while maintaining a 66.4% completion rate.
Wilson signed a five-year, $245 million contract extension in 2022, which is obviously not worth the effort, but the patriots could undoubtedly sign him to a cheap, short-term deal. Such a deal is unlikely to be profitable, particularly because kirk cousins, the best quarterback on the market, is recovering from an achilles injury.
Signing wilson as the team continues to strengthen the supporting cast could raise the team’s odds of success, especially considering the patriots’ poor offensive line and receiver corps.
