Patriots Off-Season News

[Moranis]

If they made the Vikings trade before the draft, they could always move back up to get a QB if necessary

[Goldstar88]

If they made the Vikings trade before the draft, they could always move back up to get a QB if necessary

How much was Kirk Cousins going to move the needle? He’s a good, not great QB. There’s a reason the Vikings moved on from him. Also, it was highly unlikely that Kraft would pay him the money that Atlanta did.

[Moranis]

If they made the Vikings trade before the draft, they could always move back up to get a QB if necessary

How much was Kirk Cousins going to move the needle? He’s a good, not great QB. There’s a reason the Vikings moved on from him. Also, it was highly unlikely that Kraft would pay him the money that Atlanta did.

Huh. What does this have to do with my post?

[Phantom255x]

If they made the Vikings trade before the draft, they could always move back up to get a QB if necessary

Yeah, and they'd probably have to surrender as much just to get back up there 

Mike Reiss today seemed to indicate they are picking QB at 3 and the only way they trade down is if it's some gigantic offer (such as Jefferson + 2 future 1sts + a 2nd, or like 4 first round picks). I would definitely consider that. I'm not that high on doing it for #11, #23 and 2025 1st though. I doubt Minnesota is bottoming out either so that 2025 pick could be in the 15-25 range anyways. I don't care what people say, the #3 pick has a ton of value. Miami got a ransom from the Niners when they did their trade from #12 to 3.

[Goldstar88]

If they made the Vikings trade before the draft, they could always move back up to get a QB if necessary

How much was Kirk Cousins going to move the needle? He’s a good, not great QB. There’s a reason the Vikings moved on from him. Also, it was highly unlikely that Kraft would pay him the money that Atlanta did.

Huh. What does this have to do with my post?

My bad. Didn’t realize you were responding to a previous post.

[Moranis]

If they made the Vikings trade before the draft, they could always move back up to get a QB if necessary

Yeah, and they'd probably have to surrender as much just to get back up there 

Mike Reiss today seemed to indicate they are picking QB at 3 and the only way they trade down is if it's some gigantic offer (such as Jefferson + 2 future 1sts + a 2nd, or like 4 first round picks). I would definitely consider that. I'm not that high on doing it for #11, #23 and 2025 1st though. I doubt Minnesota is bottoming out either so that 2025 pick could be in the 15-25 range anyways. I don't care what people say, the #3 pick has a ton of value. Miami got a ransom from the Niners when they did their trade from #12 to 3.

I think they'd be able to keep 23 to move back up. So 11 and the future 1st to move up to 7 or 8 to get a QB. 

If they like the QB options at 3, then they shouldn't trade, but if they aren't entirely sold on them, they should make that sort of trade if it was available to them.

[SparzWizard]

Patriots set to meet with Drake Maye tomorrow and Jayden Daniels on Monday sources confirmed

[green_bballers13]

Patriots set to meet with Drake Maye tomorrow and Jayden Daniels on Monday sources confirmed

Both should be good if given blocking and weapons. Washington is slightly ahead of NE in that category with Terry McLaurin.

I think Maye has a greater chance of sitting the first year. If the Pats draft him, there's less pressure to add a premium receiver in the short term.

[SparzWizard]

Patriots set to meet with Drake Maye tomorrow and Jayden Daniels on Monday sources confirmed

Both should be good if given blocking and weapons. Washington is slightly ahead of NE in that category with Terry McLaurin.

I think Maye has a greater chance of sitting the first year. If the Pats draft him, there's less pressure to add a premium receiver in the short term.

Hoping he can get some starting reps for the experience. Next season's schedule is a nightmare. Hope Brissett is able to show him the ropes.

[green_bballers13]

Patriots set to meet with Drake Maye tomorrow and Jayden Daniels on Monday sources confirmed

Both should be good if given blocking and weapons. Washington is slightly ahead of NE in that category with Terry McLaurin.

I think Maye has a greater chance of sitting the first year. If the Pats draft him, there's less pressure to add a premium receiver in the short term.

Hoping he can get some starting reps for the experience. Next season's schedule is a nightmare. Hope Brissett is able to show him the ropes.

Yup. The Pats are going to struggle to win 5 games next year, after looking at the games listed below. I think Brissett is probably as good as either Daniels or Maye on Day 1, so there's no real incentive to play either given this gauntlet.

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[Moranis]

If Brissett is as good as Maye or Daniels, even on day 1, then the Patriots made a terrible pick. 

[A Future of Stevens]

If Brissett is as good as Maye or Daniels, even on day 1, then the Patriots made a terrible pick.

I agree in terms of talent. I also think there could be merit to have Brissett eat up starts with out terrible offensive line and receiving weapons while the young QB learns.

I flip flop back and forth on the matter to be honest. If they are better, should they start?

[Moranis]

If Brissett is as good as Maye or Daniels, even on day 1, then the Patriots made a terrible pick.

I agree in terms of talent. I also think there could be merit to have Brissett eat up starts with out terrible offensive line and receiving weapons while the young QB learns.

I flip flop back and forth on the matter to be honest. If they are better, should they start?

They should start from day 1 even if they aren't. Any player you take in the top 3 should be a day 1 starter or you've wasted the pick.

[A Future of Stevens]

If Brissett is as good as Maye or Daniels, even on day 1, then the Patriots made a terrible pick.

I agree in terms of talent. I also think there could be merit to have Brissett eat up starts with out terrible offensive line and receiving weapons while the young QB learns.

I flip flop back and forth on the matter to be honest. If they are better, should they start?

They should start from day 1 even if they aren't. Any player you take in the top 3 should be a day 1 starter or you've wasted the pick.

So you wouldn't worry about them getting injured or developing bad habits from forcing too much? It makes sense. Might as well get game reps and what not.

[Neurotic Guy]

If Brissett is as good as Maye or Daniels, even on day 1, then the Patriots made a terrible pick.

I agree in terms of talent. I also think there could be merit to have Brissett eat up starts with out terrible offensive line and receiving weapons while the young QB learns.

I flip flop back and forth on the matter to be honest. If they are better, should they start?

They should start from day 1 even if they aren't. Any player you take in the top 3 should be a day 1 starter or you've wasted the pick.

I agree that you'd want the QB taken to get game experience in Year 1.  Not sure it has to be Game 1, but eventually.  It isn't true that the pick is a bust if Brissett is a better all-around QB on Day 1.  Drew Bledsoe was better than Brady in Brady's Year 1.