Since the commencement of free agency this week, every NFL team has been focused on retaining their own players and securing new talent, and the New England Patriots are no exception.
However, with the 2024 Draft looming, teams are also turning their attention to the upcoming rookie class. In the NFL, the calendar truly never stops.
For the Patriots, a team in transition and rebuilding mode, the draft holds even more significance than free agency. They’re on the hunt for their next franchise quarterback, someone who can lead the team to success with a strong supporting cast.
With just six weeks remaining until the draft, the Patriots are diligently scouting prospects as pro days unfold across the country.
On the agenda for Tuesday is the University of Oregon’s pro day, where the Patriots’ top decision-makers will be present, with their sights set on quarterback prospect Bo Nix.
It’s widely anticipated that the Patriots will use their No. 3 overall pick in the draft to select a new quarterback. Having already moved on from Mac Jones and brought in Jacoby Brissett as a mentor, the team is gearing up for a fresh start under center.
While top prospects like Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, and Jayden Daniels have been on the radar, the Patriots’ interest in Nix suggests their draft strategy may not be as concrete as initially assumed.
Nix, coming off an impressive season with the Ducks, boasts impressive stats including a 77.45% completion rate, 45 touchdowns, and just three interceptions. While he’s typically projected as a late first-round pick, the Patriots’ keen interest could lead them to explore trading down in the draft to secure Nix while acquiring additional assets.
Despite the recent addition of veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett, the New England Patriots seem poised to make a bold move for a long-term solution at quarterback in the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft.
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