For the first time since 1993, the New England Patriots have invested first-round draft capital in a quarterback. While the team chose Drew Bledsoe with the first overall selection 28 years ago, the Patriots selected quarterbackMac Jones of Alabama at number 15 in the 2021 NFL draft.
Selecting a quarterback so early in the draft seemingly indicates that the Patriots are sending a clear message. Like Bledsoe before him, Jones is the Patriots’ plan for the future of the position.
Of course, Bledsoe was joining a team with very little history of winning. His impact was expected to be immediate and decisive.