The New England Patriots’ situation in the 2024 NFL Draft is complicated.
It’s enviable in that they own the No. 3 overall pick, a selection that presents an opportunity to choose one of the top quarterbacks available. It’s unenviable in that New England is coming off a disastrous 2023 season (hence the high pick) and must sift through an abundance of uncertainty while making a franchise-altering decision.
There’s risk involved with every draft pick. There are no guarantees. But the Patriots, fresh off a 4-13 record with multiple holes on their roster, can’t afford to drop the ball this April, especially if they use their first-round selection on a signal-caller.