FOXBORO, Mass. — The New England Patriots did not need to overcomplicate it. And they didn’t.
The Patriots entered the 2024 NFL Draft with the third overall pick. There were three consensus quarterbacks viewed as franchise-altering signal-callers. New England, in position to draft a highly-regarded quarterback, did so and selected Drake Maye at No. 3.
The Patriots are in a much better spot Thursday night after doing so. They addressed the most important position in sports and added a player who countless draft experts and NFL evaluators believe has star potential.
Maye earned player comparisons to the likes of Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen, Los Angeles Chargers’ Justin Herbert and other physically-gifted quarterbacks.