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Sources: Ryan Mallett latest QB prospect to visit New England Patriots - ESPN Boston
I'm higher on Mallett than I am on Locker, but he still needs a lot of work. His footwork seemed to be off in what little I saw of Arkansas last season, as did his decision making. Still, he has a big arm and otherwise very good mechanics. This is a guy who, like Aaron Rodgers, can really benefit sitting on the bench for a couple of seasons under the tutelage of a guy like Brady.
Last week the New England Patriots made headlines by hosting a two-day visit with Washington quarterback Jake Locker. This week another top quarterback prospect -- Arkansas' Ryan Mallett -- has caught the eye of the Patriots.
According to multiple league sources, New England is hosting Mallett for a two-day visit this week on Monday and Tuesday. The sources said Mallett completed a two-day visit with the Tennessee Titans on Sunday and Monday before traveling to the visit with the Patriots.
Recent flirtations with Locker and Mallett may suggest New England is exploring the possibility of finding an eventual successor in this draft to reigning NFL Most Valuable Player Tom Brady, who will turn 34 in August. Brady is signed through the 2014 season and will be 37 at the end of his contract.
I'm higher on Mallett than I am on Locker, but he still needs a lot of work. His footwork seemed to be off in what little I saw of Arkansas last season, as did his decision making. Still, he has a big arm and otherwise very good mechanics. This is a guy who, like Aaron Rodgers, can really benefit sitting on the bench for a couple of seasons under the tutelage of a guy like Brady.