The New England Patriots have a key pick in the 2024 NFL Draft; at third overall, they might trade down to a team that is more in need of a quarterback or use the pick to select a new player to lead the squad. The team’s plans appear to be becoming more apparent as draft day approaches.
Whatever the outcome, New England is ideally positioned to capitalize on its circumstances. Either QB prospect Drake Maye or the current Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels will be available if the Patriots decide to hold onto the pick.
Yet, the Minnesota Vikings’ desire to trade up for a quarterback is the NFL’s worst-kept secret. The Vikings now own the 11th and 23rd overall picks in the 2024 NFL Draft after a transaction with the Houston Texans. More accurate news from sources close to the organization has surfaced in the midst of social media speculations that claim Minnesota and New England could be trading partners.
Do the Patriots intend to trade down?
Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer claims that the Patriots have “not shown an appetite” to trade down from the third overall selection. Although it appears that several NFL teams have asked about the No. 3 pick’s availability, New England hasn’t indicated that it would be interested in making a trade in recent weeks.
Breer covers the Patriots for NBC Sports Boston in addition to being a national correspondent. He was a member of the Boston Gloves. The sentiment around the league has changed, despite early offseason reports suggesting that New England was amenable to moving to the third overall choice.
In the event that the Patriots decide to hold onto the third overall pick, the Washington Commanders will effectively decide who they take. Washington’s preference for Daniels or Maye is still unknown, but New England would presumably select the best quarterback available when the clock runs out in April.
