The New England Patriots have lengthy been anticipated to take a quarterback with the third total choose within the upcoming NFL Draft, however head coach Jerod Mayo insists the choice shouldn’t be but set in stone.
Mayo spoke in regards to the draft with Steve Wyche of NFL Community on the annual league assembly on Sunday. The brand new Patriots coach stated he and his employees have made evaluating the quarterback place a “precedence” however that each one potentialities are being thought of.
“It’s the precedence proper now,” Mayo stated. “However with that being stated, it’s a must to actually be in love with the man to take him at No. 3. So actually all of the choices are nonetheless open for us.”
Caleb Williams is a digital certainty to be drafted by the Chicago Bears first total. The Washington Commanders will then probably take both Jayden Daniels or Drake Maye with the second choose. If the Patriots are solely “in love” with considered one of Daniels and Maye, they could possibly be tempted to commerce again.
Mayo additionally stated the Patriots have full confidence in Jacoby Brissett, whom they signed in free company.
“To get him again within the constructing is unquestionably useful for us. And truthfully, look, he may completely be our starter this 12 months,” Mayo stated. “We’ll should see. Like I stated, we’re not lifeless set at taking a quarterback at No. 3, however we do really feel good having a man like Jacoby able to go.”
The Commanders are supposedly leaning a sure approach with the No. 2 choose. There’s a probability Washington and New England each like the identical quarterback, which might make the draft much more attention-grabbing.
Poor quarterback play has been an enormous challenge for the Patriots since Tom Brady left the group following the 2019 season. That’s the reason there’s a lot stress for New England to take a QB with the No. 3 choose, however Mayo is at the least creating the impression that the group is contemplating different approaches.
