The New England Patriots did not get strong production out of their quarterbacks last season as both Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe struggled throughout the season. As a result, it sounds like the Patriots are planning to bring in multiple new quarterbacks as they look to overhaul the position.
Masslive reports that the New England Patriots have a plan in place to find a new quarterback that begins with selecting a rookie quarterback with the No. 3 overall pick.
“According to multiple sources, the Patriots are planning to draft a quarterback with the No. 3 pick. One NFL executive, outside of New England, relayed that it’s widely expected in league circles that quarterbacks will be selected with the first three picks in April,” Masslive reported on Thursday.
The quarterback will likely be Drake Maye or Jayden Daniels – whichever player falls to No. 3 in the draft.
But apparently, the Patriots don’t plan to stop there. It sounds like they also plan to add a veteran quarterback who could be the team’s starting quarterback next season.
“Drafting a signal caller is only one step in this process. According to a source, the Patriots plan on signing a veteran free agent quarterback, too. The team is in no rush to start a rookie immediately and could play that veteran if they think it would benefit the younger quarterback to sit for a season,” Masslive wrote.
Masslive reported that both Jacoby Brissett and Joe Flacco are players to watch as the Patriots look to add a veteran quarterback this offseason.
It will certainly be an interesting offseason for the Patriots.
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