Why the Patriots might be wise to draft Marvin Harrison Jr. (and not a QB) at No. 3
There’s an argument to be made that once the Chicago Bears decide whether Justin Fields is their quarterback of the future, the New England Patriots will become the most intriguing team in the NFL Draft. And though quarterback is likely the route that makes the most sense, and though this is a topic we’ll surely touch on many times between now and the end of April, let’s engage in a thought exercise about what it would look like if the Patriots didn’t draft a quarterback in the first round and why they might go that route. GO DEEPER 2024 NFL Mock Draft: Two rounds, 64 picks and 4 QBs in the top 20 This hasn’t been an issue for the Patriots for some time, but there’s an argument among NFL know-it-alls that teams shouldn’t spend a first-round pick on a quarterback to become their longtime starter until they fill out the rest of their roster. GO DEEPER Even with Jerod Mayo in charge, Patriots could be looking at a multiyear rebuild GO DEEPER 2024 NFL Draft consensus Big Board: Could Brock Bowers, Malik Nabers land in top 5?
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