No current pick in the 2024 NFL draft has people more divided than the New England Patriots at No.3 in the first round.
The Patriots clearly need a quarterback to help take the franchise in an entirely different direction than it was headed with Mac Jones under center. However, they could also use an elite weapon at receiver and a high-end offensive tackle.
That puts New England in a unique situation where they could either make a selection at No. 3 or possibly even trade to accumulate more draft assets to help fix the flailing roster.
The only thing certain is the fact that nothing is certain when it comes to the Patriots. Eliot Wolf and Matt Groh will be handling the personnel decisions with Bill Belichick no longer with the team. How will they approach things without the hoodie-wearing overseer peering over their shoulders?
Here’s this week’s roundup of mock drafts for the Patriots: