One of the positions the New England Patriots are projected to address during the NFL draft is quarterback. With Tom Brady turning 41 in August and backup Brian Hoyer no long-term option to lead the franchise, the team might opt to invest one of its currently seven draft picks in another player to groom at the position à la Jimmy Garoppolo, who was the backup for three-and-a-half seasons before being traded to the San Francisco 49ers.
One of the quarterbacks reportedly on New England's radar is Princeton product Chad Kanoff, who is projected to become a late-round selection or priority free agent later this month: According to ESPN Boston's Mike Reiss, the team sent assistant quarterbacks coach Jerry Schuplinski to conduct a private workout with the 6'4, 219 lbs passer.