Apr 14, 2024, 8:49 p.m. ET
Teams desperate for a quarterback could offer a small fortune to trade picks with New England, which also needs a passer.
FOXBOROUGH — The owner of the New England Patriots, Robert Kraftrecently referred to the third overall position of the 2024 NFL Draft as an advantageous position, because the teams behind New England they might be “really desperate” to move up the ranks, and therefore, Eliot Wolf –heading the franchise’s decision making– will be open to listening to exchange offers.
The first year head coach, Jerod Mayodescribed it in his own way, pointing out that if someone offers “a bag”, the Patriots “They would definitely have to discuss it.”
What is the price of the third overall pick in the draft, currently in the hands of the New England Patriots? Jeff Speer/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
So what would that bag have to contain? The former general manager of the Minnesota Vikings, Rick Spielman (2012-21), has an idea of what it would take, if he were in charge.
“I know that if any team is jumping to the No. 3 spot, they are moving up for a premium position. So, I’m going to squeeze as much as I can out of them,” he shared Spielmanwho now serves as an analyst for CBS Sports and the podcast “With The First Pick.”
“And if I needed a quarterback, too, as is the case with New England, then the deal would have to be too rich for me to pass on one of those quarterbacks and give up my spot. “They would have to pay above the premium.”
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Using the Vikings as an example, Spielman He said two 2024 first-round picks — No. 11 and No. 23 overall –, a 2025 first-round pick and a future second-round pick would be the starting point.
But even that might not be enough for Patriotswho probably don’t want to drop too far down the draft order, and who might prefer to see an established veteran as part of the reward, similar to how the Chicago Bears they acquired the wide receiver DJ Moore of the Carolina Panthers last year — along with 2023 first- and second-round picks, a 2024 first-round pick, and a 2025 second-round pick, in the first overall pick payment.
By obtaining Moorewho was already established after five seasons in the NFLlos Bears They eliminated the uncertainty that comes with any draft pick.
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Following these lines, the “golden dream” for Patriotsaccording Spielmanit would be that the Vikings They will send the wide receiver Justin Jefferson as part of a package that includes multiple first-round picks. Or, perhaps, the starting left tackle Christian Darrisaw.
Wide receiver and left tackle are two of the biggest areas of need for the Patriotsalong with quarterback, and that last is the reason why the former general manager of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Mark Dominik (2009-13), isn’t sure a trade — beyond something that can only be categorized as a dream package — would be worth it for New England.
“It depends on what you really think of the quarterbacks you have the opportunity to choose. Because, if you feel that Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye o J.J. McCarthy They are “the chosen one”, between having three first-round draft picks or the right quarterback, I prefer to have the right quarterback,” he said. Dominiknow a college football analyst for Sirius XM NFL.
“The reality is that you have to find that position. Especially, where the people are sitting now. Patriotscon Old [Tagovailoa], Aaron [Rodgers] y Josh [Allen]; Wow, it’s going to be an uphill battle in that division. So, with that being said, I don’t think this is a bag you can open unless you don’t like any of these quarterbacks. [prospectos]”
And, therein lies the main mystery with the Patriots y Wolf, director of visionaries, and who has the final say in personnel matters. What do you really think of these prospects?
“Perhaps, in their world, they would be just as happy taking out Bo Nix from the bottom of the first round or the beginning of the second, because he is the type they really like,” he declared. Dominik. “The most important part is the spot position, and if they go down the order and get all these players, [el veterano proyectado como titular] Jacoby Brissett He’s a good guy, but he’s probably 5-12, 4-13; that kind of season. I don’t know if anyone can afford that now; especially if one of these prospects blows up, it will be the decision you didn’t make.”
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