The Patriots turned the page at quarterback from Tom Brady in 2020, ulltimately going with Cam Newton late in free agency as the best fit for this season, instead of rookie draft pick or second-year option Jarrett Stidham.
But what if they had already landed Lamar Jackson as their worthy Brady successor in the 2018 NFL Draft? Their near future — and the entire landscape of the AFC — would be a lot different.
With the No. 31 overall pick two years ago, the Patriots went with running back Sony Michel out of Georgia. One selection later, at No.