The Patriots are in a position as an organization where the most obvious thing to do with the third overall pick seems like the right thing to do: select a franchise-caliber quarterback.
The Patriots should stick and pick either quarterback Jayden Daniels or Drake Maye with their first-round pick from this perspective. However, it's worth exploring other options during these mock draft exercises. Plus, when head coach Jerod Mayo gave this quote at the league meetings last month, it's clear that these conversations are going on in the building as well:
"Honestly, the guaranteed way to win is to accumulate more picks.