Based on the way quarterbacks Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe performed last season, it’s pretty clear that the New England Patriots will be in the market for a new starting quarterback this offseason. And the good news for the team is it sounds like they are happy with the options that will be available in the upcoming NFL Draft.
During a press conference at the NFL Combine this week, New England Patriots director of scouting Eliot Wolf made it clear that he and the team think this is a particularly strong quarterbacks class.
“I think it’s a really good year for quarterbacks,” Wolf said according to Pro Football Talk. “It’s a really good year for a lot of positions. Like any position, we’re going to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses to determine who fits for us. We’re pretty early in the process here — I haven’t met any of these guys. So, as we continue through the process here, we’ll determine what’s best for the team.
“And one thing about the quarterbacks in this draft specifically that I’m excited about is they all look like they’re really tough guys — which is obviously great at any position, but the quarterback position especially.”
The Patriots currently hold the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and will likely be in a position to select one of the top quarterbacks in the draft if they choose. And based on these comments from Wolf, it sounds like they will make that move.
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