Perry: Patriots ‘leaning in the direction' of drafting a QB at No. 3 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
With Mac Jones' departure to the Jacksonville Jaguars, the New England Patriots have all but cemented the idea that they will be selecting a quarterback with their No. 3 pick in the upcoming draft. While it is impossible to guarantee a sure thing in the NFL, team insider Phil Perry is hearing that the rest of the league believes New England is leaning in the direction of finding Jones' replacement in the upcoming draft.