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Post by backbay on Mar 23, 2024 5:28:55 GMT -5
So, 1 month to go until the 2024 Draft.
Here's where the rubber meets the road.
Please select your projected pick for the Patriots' first round pick. Note that I did not say with their #3 - as noone knows if the Patriots will move up, move down, or use the current #3 spot.
Name the player, and why you selected him.
Have an awesome day!!
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Post by backbay on Mar 23, 2024 5:36:32 GMT -5
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Post by jamesbrady2020 on Mar 23, 2024 5:53:14 GMT -5
Honestly I don't think Caleb should be a part of the poll cause he's not an option unless we trade up to 1 or the Bears and Commanders lose their minds. But anyways:
I'm making my decision mainly on two factors: 1 being the rare opportunity to draft a top QB in a strong class and 2 the prospects themselves. Free agency made me rethink this position to some extent, but at the end of the day, getting the QB changes everything if you get the right one, and your chances are just statistically higher with the top guys. So it comes down to Daniels vs Maye. I currently prefer Jayden Daniels.
A lot of people are worried that Daniels is just RGIII or Lamar 2.0 while Maye could be Josh Allen/Joe Burrow, and I understand those concerns. But I don't think they're exactly the same, Lamar was more built coming out of college while IMO I think Daniels has a much better arm coming out of college than Lamar did. So I see potential that Daniels could be Lamar but with a much better arm and that is extremely enticing to me. Getting bigger overall is much easier than developing a QB's arm so I'm not as worried about Daniels current thin frame, that will get better over time. I also like how he had to really work on his game to get to this point, so you know he's a really hard worker. Idk how good his overall leadership skills are, but leading by example is one way to lead. Most importantly, this team really could use a dynamic QB that can help offset some of the current personel issues we have and Daniels running ability allows our receivers more time to get separation and gives the defense pause when choosing what to stop.
Daniels may not be 21 like Maye is, but I still think he has a lot of room to grow at 23. The biggest questions I have for him ultimately are how does he handle a colder climate and does he know when not to be reckless with the ball, especially under pressure from faster, tougher NFL defenses? Ultimately I think both concerns shouldn't be enough to pass on him if he's there at 3.
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Post by mbeaulieu07 on Mar 23, 2024 6:27:14 GMT -5
I voted for JJ Foxboro, because he's the QB I want. That said, I can shake the long-held belief that Joe Alt is as safe and clean a prospect as their is in this class, and he and plays a position of need. We could look back at this class in ten years and view him as the best player to come out of it.
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Post by ATJ on Mar 23, 2024 6:32:37 GMT -5
Drake Maye got my vote. I believe that he has not only the physical tools (arm, size, etc) but also both the mental acuity and testicular fortitude to become a successful, perhaps highly successful NFL QB.
Yes, he makes boneheaded plays at times but I think that is fixable with the right coaching.
Beyond the foregoing, I believe he will be there at 3.
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Post by CWTB on Mar 23, 2024 6:36:44 GMT -5
Boy better hope Vikings don't go all out for McCarthy, that team will be lethal. 2 Good WR's and TE, and a very good O-Line.
This will be a good Poll to save for the archives.
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Post by bostonsportsfan111 on Mar 23, 2024 6:40:18 GMT -5
OT. This is the first chance for the new management team to make a major impact on the long term future of the team. There are a number of other teams who are likely on their last chance to get it right and will be overly aggressive trying to prove that they know what they are doing. I'm hoping that some desperate team overwhelms them with an offer for the pick. I'm hoping that the new management here has a long term vision for the team and makes the trade. And I'm hoping that we can look back in 10 years and say this was the day the Patriots made a very smart decision that helped get the team get headed back in the right direction.
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Post by thehub on Mar 23, 2024 6:43:03 GMT -5
I picked Maye.
Size , arm talent, by all accounts a good kid, 21, a very good athlete that Wants to win. He played basketball and was scrappy on the boards.
I love guys that play hard all the time. He seems to play the games as we do …… beating your buddy is everything to us.
I think this coaching staff is better set up for prototypical quarterback, like him.
I’m not sure we have the coaching staff for Daniels.
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Post by CWTB on Mar 23, 2024 6:49:41 GMT -5
Oh-Reasons I want JJ- I watched his worst game ever he whole thing, last years Fiesta Bowl. 2 Pick- 6's terrible. At 19 years old almost came back to win that game, never quit the whole time. Played harder. Reminded me of another Michigan QB. Learned how not to lose a game, and never lost another at 20 years old. Now just turned 21.
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Post by wonderdrums on Mar 23, 2024 7:36:14 GMT -5
I went with Alt.
To me he is the truest “can’t miss” prospect on the draft. The Pats can not miss on this pick.
The experience is there. The game tape is there to watch. He’s played a lot of games and is ready to start day 1. Picking this guy would ensure your OL has the anchor it needs for the next 5-10 years.
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Post by patslifer on Mar 23, 2024 7:46:23 GMT -5
I voted for JJ Foxboro, because he's the QB I want. That said, I can shake the long-held belief that Joe Alt is as safe and clean a prospect as their is in this class, and he and plays a position of need. We could look back at this class in ten years and view him as the best player to come out of it. Completely agree on Alt. No question marks on him. BUT, we need a QB badly. Do you think that Brissett is more important to this year's plan than previously thought? meaning, he's the starter and bridge guy until next draft? OR, do you think they may be targeting someone like Penix instead of JJ, Daniels or Maye?
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Post by philskiw on Mar 23, 2024 7:55:37 GMT -5
I voted for JJ Foxboro, because he's the QB I want. That said, I can shake the long-held belief that Joe Alt is as safe and clean a prospect as their is in this class, and he and plays a position of need. We could look back at this class in ten years and view him as the best player to come out of it. Completely agree on Alt. No question marks on him. BUT, we need a QB badly. Do you think that Brissett is more important to this year's plan than previously thought? meaning, he's the starter and bridge guy until next draft? OR, do you think they may be targeting someone like Penix instead of JJ, Daniels or Maye? if we go with penix we need a RT
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Post by wonderdrums on Mar 23, 2024 8:14:36 GMT -5
Completely agree on Alt. No question marks on him. BUT, we need a QB badly. Do you think that Brissett is more important to this year's plan than previously thought? meaning, he's the starter and bridge guy until next draft? OR, do you think they may be targeting someone like Penix instead of JJ, Daniels or Maye? if we go with penix we need a RT JC Latham is the RT you’d want. What a monster.
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Post by patslifer on Mar 23, 2024 8:33:30 GMT -5
if we go with penix we need a RT JC Latham is the RT you’d want. What a monster. What about Big Mike?
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Post by Wozzy on Mar 23, 2024 8:36:34 GMT -5
Yeah, they need a left tackle far more than a right tackle.
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Post by zenape on Mar 23, 2024 8:37:39 GMT -5
Tough question to answer because we don't know how the board will fall, and I don't believe there's anyone on that list worth moving up for. My ideal situation, Caleb Williams falls to NE at 3, but that is so unlikely it's not really worth considering. Nor do I believe he is such a guaranteed and unique talent that he warrants moving up, as the expense is too high. I'd be fine with taking either Daniels or Maye, whichever one remains, at 3. I'd also be fine moving down just a small handful of spots if the Pats are offered a kings ransom of picks and felt very confident they could still get one of the QB's who have a high chance of becoming a franchise QB.
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Post by fisher on Mar 23, 2024 8:43:42 GMT -5
Voting for Maye , but if deal comes and blows them away, this team may be in qb pergatory for a few years….can Brissett or Rourke lead the team till a quality QB is drafted?
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Post by wonderdrums on Mar 23, 2024 8:55:20 GMT -5
JC Latham is the RT you’d want. What a monster. What about Big Mike? I like Big Mike but he’d be better at guard next to Latham. 3rd & short would no longer be an issue. 💪🏼
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Post by wonderdrums on Mar 23, 2024 8:56:58 GMT -5
Voting for Maye , but if deal comes and blows them away, this team may be in qb pergatory for a few years….can Brissett or Rourke lead the team till a quality QB is drafted? In theory sure they can, but there’s no team to lead right now. Any QB they draft is instantly behind the eight ball which is why I’m ok with Alt at 3.
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Post by section136 on Mar 23, 2024 9:03:51 GMT -5
I voted for McCarthy for all the reason's I've already said - no need to make anyone read them again. Although I've moved off Alt as my guy at 3, it may change back to the OT - it seems I'm not truly ready to decide.
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Post by CWTB on Mar 23, 2024 9:15:26 GMT -5
One thing we should like about Drake Maye, is probably reason BB Drafted Keion White, he was a terror against Maye and North Carolina in that game, had 3 Sacks, 7 Tackles and a Forced Fumble on Maye. Georgia Tech won 21-17. Maye went 16-30, 202 yards, 0 TD's 1 INT, passer rating of 103.2. Not good for College.
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Post by mthurl on Mar 23, 2024 9:26:02 GMT -5
I voted Calib Williams, but if we’re talking realistically at who will be available at 3 I’m taking Drake Maye.
And Drake does seem to be building some momentum now - whether that’s real or BS I don’t know - but all of the sudden people that weren’t high on him two weeks ago are now saying he has the most upside of all the quarterbacks. Imagine if that were true and we selected him? Or imagine if someone else selected him and we’re left with Jayden Daniels? Most people on here think he’s the read deal. To me, either right now is worth the risk when you don’t have a quarterback, and we fit that category.
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Post by DaPatriots on Mar 23, 2024 9:36:38 GMT -5
When I 1st saw film on Maye I was like Ye-he-hesss! THIS is the guy!!
But after I dug deeper I noticed he had a lot of the negative traits of older Drew Bledsoe and Mac Jones.
The JITTERS! Apprehension. Mind numbing fear.
I found that that is something you can't coach them out of.
McCarthy and Nix are FARRR more courageous.
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Post by rkarp on Mar 23, 2024 9:39:20 GMT -5
Maye or JJmc for me. Caleb and Daniels will be gone. neither Maye nor JJmc ready to start week 1, so Jacobi gets the nod to try and stay upright with the current OL group.
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Post by backbay on Mar 23, 2024 10:14:21 GMT -5
Honestly I don't think Caleb should be a part of the poll cause he's not an option unless we trade up to 1 or the Bears and Commanders lose their minds. But anyways: I'm making my decision mainly on two factors: 1 being the rare opportunity to draft a top QB in a strong class and 2 the prospects themselves. Free agency made me rethink this position to some extent, but at the end of the day, getting the QB changes everything if you get the right one, and your chances are just statistically higher with the top guys. So it comes down to Daniels vs Maye. I currently prefer Jayden Daniels. A lot of people are worried that Daniels is just RGIII or Lamar 2.0 while Maye could be Josh Allen/Joe Burrow, and I understand those concerns. But I don't think they're exactly the same, Lamar was more built coming out of college while IMO I think Daniels has a much better arm coming out of college than Lamar did. So I see potential that Daniels could be Lamar but with a much better arm and that is extremely enticing to me. Getting bigger overall is much easier than developing a QB's arm so I'm not as worried about Daniels current thin frame, that will get better over time. I also like how he had to really work on his game to get to this point, so you know he's a really hard worker. Idk how good his overall leadership skills are, but leading by example is one way to lead. Most importantly, this team really could use a dynamic QB that can help offset some of the current personel issues we have and Daniels running ability allows our receivers more time to get separation and gives the defense pause when choosing what to stop. Daniels may not be 21 like Maye is, but I still think he has a lot of room to grow at 23. The biggest questions I have for him ultimately are how does he handle a colder climate and does he know when not to be reckless with the ball, especially under pressure from faster, tougher NFL defenses? Ultimately I think both concerns shouldn't be enough to pass on him if he's there at 3. Even though Caleb Williams is more likely than not going to be the #1 pick; I included him in the poll because of his unique approach to not participate in the combine, pro day, his representation will be his mother, and "rumors" that were floated out there that he did not want to go to Chicago. Certainly, the fact that Justin Fields was moved for a 6th round pick to the Steelers is a sure sign that Chicago will use their #1 pick on a Quarterback. That being said, what if they traded their #1 pick to Washington for the #2 pick plus 2025 and 2026 first round pick?
Anything can happen....lol
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