The New England Patriots seem to be laying the groundwork for potential alternatives at the quarterback position, indicating a shift in focus away from Tom Brady’s potential comeback. With the draft looming, the Patriots have reportedly narrowed down their options to two top prospects, LSU’s Jayden Daniels and North Carolina’s Drake Maye.
Peter Schrager’s mock draft suggests that the Patriots would be content with either Daniels or Maye, even if they don’t make a move to trade down from their No. 3 pick. Schrager notes that the Patriots have shown interest in both quarterbacks, with Maye even being treated to a steak dinner by the team’s brass ahead of his visit to Foxborough.
While Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy has also caught the Patriots’ attention, it appears that Daniels and Maye are the primary targets for New England at this stage.
The Patriots’ apparent preferences align with recent betting trends that indicate Daniels is emerging as a strong favorite to be the second quarterback selected in the draft, after Caleb Williams goes to the Chicago Bears at No. 1.
