Who would have ever thought a text sent from rapper Meek Mill to New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft would bring life to a discussion involving a potential blockbuster trade for Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson?
And yet, here we are.
A day after Kraft revealed that Mill’s text stated Jackson wanted to come to New England, the discussion has been front and center of the sports world. It’s no surprise considering it involves a former league MVP joining arguably the greatest coach in NFL history.
Even with Mac Jones on the roster, that’s a move the Patriots couldn’t pass up, if it’s realistically on the table. It’s rare that a player as talented as Jackson becomes free this early in his career. So keep in mind, this is more about the player than it is about Jones.
Here are three reasons why the Patriots should trade for Jackson.