Sign In FOXBORO, Mass. — The Patriots have touted “collaboration” leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft, and it seems they’re going to practice what they preach when it comes down to the No. 3 pick. Eliot Wolf, who will have the final say when all is said and done, spoke with reporters at Gillette Stadium on Thursday, giving insight into New England’s approach to the draft. Wolf was asked about that “collaborative effort” we’ve all been hearing about, and sort of offered up a sneak peek into what the Patriots’ war room will look like on draft night. “It’s a smaller group of people that we’ll talk t ..read more

Sign In FOXBORO, Mass. — If you ask anyone about the Patriots’ three biggest needs entering the 2024 NFL Draft, you’ll get the same answer. New England has to find a quarterback, get him a quality wide receiver to throw the ball to and draft his new blindside (sorry, Michael Penix Jr.) protector. It’s been written in stone for months, if not years, at this point. Eliot Wolf, who ultimately will be making the decisions for New England, doesn’t see it the same way. Wolf, just one week before the biggest night of his professional life, sat before reporters at Gillette Stadium and answered questio ..read more

Sign In FOXBORO — Eliot Wolf, much like both first-year head coach Jerod Mayo and owner Robert Kraft did before him, kept the door open on the New England Patriots trading back in the 2024 NFL Draft. Wolf, the de facto general manager who will have final say on draft night, classified trade talks as “ongoing.” “We’re open to anything — moving up, moving down,” Wolf said during a pre-draft press conference at Gillette Stadium on Thursday. “We’re open for business in the first round and in every round. “We have some holes we feel we have to fill in the draft. And we’re a draft and develop team ..read more

Sign In The Patriots have been linked to three quarterbacks throughout the draft process, which is why a certain reported pre-draft visit raised eyebrows for fans. New England reportedly will meet Michael Penix Jr. a week before the 2024 NFL Draft. Fans and analysts sometimes read too much into pre-draft visits, but this reported meeting was interesting since the Washington product is projected to be a Day 2 pick or a late first-round pick at best. Jerod Mayo and director of scouting Eliot Wolf were open about potentially trading the third overall pick, though the Patriots head coach revealed ..read more

Sign In The Jets have a star wideout in Garrett Wilson and added a productive veteran this offseason. But with New York going all-in on the Aaron Rodgers window, Daniel Jeremiah believes Gang Green could try to land another star at the position. The well-respected NFL Network draft analyst does not foresee the Jets being overly bold on draft night. But Jeremiah could envision a scenario in which New York jumps up a couple of spots for Rome Odunze. “If Odunze — we talked about him potentially being in Chicago — if he gets to eight, I could make a strong argument that the Jets could make an easy ..read more

Sign In The Washington Commanders will have their pick of any quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft, as they’re slated to make the No. 2 pick in the entire draft. Caleb Williams doesn’t count, as he’s probably being fitted for his Chicago Bears uniform as we speak. LSU’s Jayden Daniels, UNC’s Drake Maye, Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy and just about every other gunslinger under the sun are technically in play, though. Washington’s best option has been argued on the outside for months, but in trying to gauge which player is best for the franchise, the Commanders themselves might have made a pretty big mi ..read more

Sign In The latest surrounding J.J. McCarthy’s stock in next Thursday’s 2024 NFL Draft suggests that there is a ceiling for the 21-year-old’s soon-to-be leap from Michigan to a professional organization. McCarthy, who isn’t the runaway favorite in a draft class filled with quarterback talent including Caleb Williams (USC), Jayden Daniels (LSU), and Drake Maye (UNC), also isn’t expected to plummet. During a pre-draft conference, NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah set the bat for McCarthy. “It’s a difficult evaluation because you can see him do everything you want him to do or that you need a big-tim ..read more

Sign In J.J. McCarthy’s draft stock continues to rise with his championship experience at Michigan and his ability to lead an offense. Will the New England Patriots be the team to take a chance on the passer? ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler dove into the state of potential first-round quarterbacks and where the NFL views their potential. If the Patriots truly are in on the McCarthy stock, not everyone around the AFC exactly agrees. “I just don’t see it,” an AFC scout told Fowler. “I don’t see consistent accuracy, his ability to get it done inside the white lines, and (the Michigan staff), didn’t call or ..read more

Sign In Daniel Jeremiah wasn’t directly asked about the situation the New England Patriots find themselves in. But in explaining a league-wide trend, the NFL draft expert unintentionally confirmed why the Patriots should draft a quarterback at the top of the 2024 NFL Draft. “There’s the two schools of thought,” the NFL Network analyst said during a video conference with reporters Wednesday. “You build up the entire roster and drop the quarterback in the mix, and you’re good to go. The other part of it is, if you have a chance to get what you believe is a premier quarterback, even if the rest o ..read more

Sign In The Patriots, in all likelihood, will take a quarterback with the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Is that the best way for New England to maximize its assets, though? It’s been argued to death either way. The Patriots could either take the QB and figure everything out later, or trade back to maximize assets and start to build the roster before adding a signal-caller down the line. It really just depends on preference, but for those hoping UNC’s Drake Maye or LSU’s Jayden Daniels call Gillette Stadium home next season, there’s officially an argument for your preference. Daniel Jeremia ..read more