APRIL 22: Reiss’ colleague Adam Schefter notes New England could be a team which contemplates moving down but then back up the first-round order (as the Cardinals did in 2023 and may be prepared to do again this year). Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer and Greg Bedard of the Boston Sports Journal concur that the asking price for the third pick and the complications of a second trade make it likely the Patriots will remain in place and select Maye (video link).
APRIL 21: The Patriots are among the teams which have received calls related to a top-10 pick in the upcoming draft. No offers strong enough to convince New England to move back from third overall have come in yet, though, leaving the team positioned to hold onto its premium capital. 
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In the event the Patriots stay put at No. 3, they will be in place to add a potential franchise quarterback. That has been in play throughout the offseason, and ESPN’s Mike Reiss reports it remains “the most likely scenario” at this time. With Caleb Williams expected to hear his name called first overall, New England will have a choice between two of Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye and J.J. McCarthy when on the clock.
Daniels is in pole position to be selected second by the Commanders, and in that case Eliot Wolf would face a Maye vs. McCarthy decision. Both passers have met with the team on ‘top 30’ visits, and a recent report stated there is not a consensus within the organization with respect to which signal-caller should be selected. Aside from the potential a blockbuster trade offer emerges in the coming days, the team therefore remains one to watch closely.
Putting an end to the Mac Jones era this offseason, the Patriots brought back Jacoby Brissett as a familiar option under center. The latter began his career in New England – albeit under a different regime than the one now in place – and he has proven capable of serving as a bridge starter. For that reason, many have pointed to a rookie passer beginning the 2024 campaign as a backup. The Patriots’ other roster holes have also been mentioned as a reason to sit a developmental QB, although Wolf recently pushed back on that notion.
“I read a lot of that storyline,” the Patriots’ de facto general manager said during his pre-draft news conference (via Reiss). “I’m not really sure what that means. “I definitely feel like we can support [a rookie quarterback].”
Wolf’s post-draft status in his current position is unclear, but much of how he and the rest of the Patriots’ front office and coaching staff are evaluated over the long term will no doubt be tied to the decision at No. 3. An addition to the QB depth chart should be expected, something which will have a notable impact on the rest of the draft early on Day 1.
Can’t wait for the article in 2 days completely contradicting this and questioning if they might trade back again.
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Will Levis was the most likely scenario to go #2 overall on draft day last year too. Means little.
New England has many more needs before they should be taking a quarterback. if they do not trade down, then we will kno for sure that it was Belichek who had the brains in the organization. no team with that many needs and with a defensive coach has any business taking a QB at this stage in their rebuild
I also think a trade back would be the smart play but the Patriots may well be picking in the top 3 again next season and feel less certain about the QB options there. Either way they have a ton of work to do before they can reclaim any glory.
Those brains sure didn’t help when Tom left.
Or before Tom. Sub .500 in Cleveland as HC.
Unless you swap 1st rounder with another team in the top 10 AND get two future 1st and a player, it’s not worth it. And yes, the point is if someone is willing to be stupid, let them. If not, forget it.
This is probably why Patriots are staying put at 3.
Asking a high price for the third best QB.
3 1sts, including a top 10 this year, and a player? Yeah have fun staying at 3.
This organization just chewed through Mac Jones, ruined him and then discarded him in three years. The same offense is in place…the new coach and assistants are Belicheck staffers that nobody even offered to try to find anyone from outside with fresh ideas….. however Wolf thinks they definitely can support a rookie QB….
Mac Jones ruined himself and if dumbo Kraft didn’t get in the way he would been traded before last years draft.
The Patriots roster is a train wreck. It will take years to fix it – thus getting three good picks for one #3 pick is the correct thing to do.
Picking third is chance you don’t get very often if they have the belief a top QB prospect available they should take him