The New England Patriots must draft a quarterback this year. They almost certainly will. But that particular selection doesn't need to be with the third overall pick. A better course can be plotted starting with the North Star of this year's draft class, Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.
The Patriots organization is experiencing a rebirth with Bill Belichick's departure as overlord. How the team will operate will be significantly different with director of scouting (aka general manager) Eliot Wolf and head coach Jarod Mayo now leading the way.
The difference between these two regimes already seems night and day, with Mayo not being indifferent when asked about what New England should do during April's draft.