The Patriots might be willing to listen to trade offers for the No. 3 pick in this week’s NFL Draft, but they won’t be easily convinced to make a deal.
In fact, it would take an “unprecedented deal” for the Pats to give up, otherwise all signs point to the franchise taking a quarterback, according to ESPN.
For now, it appears the Patriots will head into the first round of Thursday’s draft focusing on selecting a quarterback, likely one of Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye or JJ McCarthy, unless They are not presented with an “unexpectedly successful commercial offer”.
It’s unclear exactly what that would entail, but it’s been clear for some time that the Patriots need a franchise QB and their first three picks put them in the best draft spot to find one to potentially occupy this location.
The Vikings have been pinned as a team that could be in a position where they feel desperate enough for a franchise quarterback and use their No. 11 and No. 23 overall picks as part of a package to move up in the draft.
However, it’s not like New England doesn’t need one themselves, especially after trading Mac Jones to the Jaguars this offseason.
“You can’t win without a quarterback,” a Patriots source told ESPN.
The outlet also reported that first-year head coach Jerod Mayo and some of the team’s top decision-makers have privately acknowledged that their legacies will be tied to the choice they make regarding the direction of the quarterback position. the team.
Even at the third pick, New England’s selection will depend on what the Commanders do at number 2.
The Bears are expected to take Caleb Williams with the first overall pick and the Commanders have been linked to Jayden Daniels with the second pick.
So, it’s possible the Patriots take Maye or McCarthy.
There’s plenty of time between now and Thursday, but for now, the Pats appear determined to make a move with the No. 3 selection.
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