The New England Patriots might be thrilled about landing Drake Maye with the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
But the selection was the culmination of ample pre-draft homework, which included genuine interest in other high-end quarterback prospects, as well.
“Just through a lot of film study, a lot of interactions with these guys and their families and the people that are around them, we felt very comfortable (with the top three quarterbacks),” Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo said Monday on WEEI’s “The Greg Hill Show.” “We knew all along — I think you guys did; hopefully you did — that Caleb (Williams) was going to go (No.