In next week’s NFL Draft, the New England Patriots hold the third overall pick, which means they have a highly rated quarterback available for selection. However, scouting director and de-facto general manager Eliot Wolf has not committed to taking a quarterback with the team’s first pick. During a pre-draft press conference, Wolf mentioned that they are open to anything, including moving up, moving down, and being open for business in every round. He emphasized that the team is focused on filling holes in the draft and is a draft and develop team. Wolf expressed that having more picks is better, but they won’t be afraid to pull the trigger if an opportunity presents itself to move up based on the draft board’s recommendations.
The Patriots are currently without their starting quarterback after trading Mac Jones to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The team currently has Jacoby Brissett, Bailey Zappe, and Nathan Rourke under contract. However, during discussions with other teams, nothing substantial has led Eliot Wolf to want to strike a deal so far.
Although Eliot Wolf mentioned during the NFL Combine in February that they might not need to take a quarterback in the first round, he feels confident that the current roster can support a rookie signal caller if they choose to leave the draft with one. The team has a solid offensive line, key players returning, and a strong system in place to develop a rookie quarterback according to Wolf.
With one week left before the NFL Draft begins, fans will have to wait anxiously to find out who their beloved Patriots will select as their next “quarterback of the future.”