ESPN NFL Draft analyst Jordan Reid talked about for a chunk revealed Friday that new New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo could possibly be on board with the membership probably buying and selling down within the draft order from choose No. 3 relatively than utilizing that asset to accumulate a quarterback prospect reminiscent of Caleb Williams, Drake Maye or Jayden Daniels.
Reid talked about that the Patriots “entertaining a trade-back situation” is feasible as a result of golf equipment such because the New York Giants (choose No. 6), Atlanta Falcons (No. 8), Minnesota Vikings (No. 11) and Las Vegas Raiders (No. 13) might all be serious about shifting as much as No. 3.
“I might see a situation the place the Patriots commerce again and pivot to including a veteran quarterback through free company — or drafting Michael Penix Jr. or Bo Nix,” Reid added.
In a mock draft up to date this previous Monday, Ryan Wilson of CBS Sports activities predicted that Penix can be a top-10 choose. On Thursday, CBS’ Chris Trapasso put Nix at choice No. 12 in an up to date mock draft.
Logic suggests Mayo and a newly employed normal supervisor will not go on a quarterback at No. 3 after it was reported earlier this week that the decline of 2021 first-round draft choose Mac Jones was one cause Patriots proprietor Robert Kraft determined the time was proper for the membership to maneuver on from legendary head coach Invoice Belichick. Forward of Week 18, non permanent New England beginning quarterback Bailey Zappe basically acknowledged a brand new regime might draft his alternative this spring.
“New England additionally lacks expertise on the ability positions and will benefit from a deep (broad receiver) class,” Reid continued. “Each beginning tackles (Trent Brown and Mike Onwenu) are set to develop into free brokers, which additionally makes offensive deal with an early-round chance.”
A brand new Patriots GM could resolve that buying a number of belongings however staying within the top-10 picks of the draft makes extra sense than going all-in on a quarterback at No. 3, particularly if Williams and Maye develop into the draft’s first two picks as many imagine would be the case. Such a growth might entice the eye of Giants normal supervisor Joe Schoen if Schoen needs to transfer on from Week 1 starter Daniel Jones after the 2024 season.
