The Patriots need a new franchise quarterback, and they’re in a great position to land one.
New England enters the 2024 NFL Draft with the third overall pick, the franchise’s highest selection since 1993. Caleb Williams is a virtual lock to be taken No. 1 overall by the Chicago Bears, but the directions of the ensuing picks aren’t very clear. The Patriots, though, will have a chance to draft one of the best at the position if they stay in their current slot.
Could that signal-caller be Drake Maye? According to ESPN’s Mike Reiss, the North Carolina product already has made a good impression on important folks in New England.