One of the positions the New England Patriots are expected to address through the draft this year is quarterback: With undisputed starter Tom Brady turning 41 in August and backup Brian Hoyer no long-term solution at the position, the team is in need for a developmental prospect in the mold of Jimmy Garoppolo – one that might eventually even take over for Brady at one point further down the road.
The Patriots have been linked to multiple quarterbacks and while it would be a shocker to see them trade up in the first round to acquire one of the consensus top-tier passers, seeing them select one from the second or third pool would not be that big of a surprise.