DRAFT 2024 NEP 6th Round Pick - Joe Milton

[Salsalife]

He's a Patriot. Good Luck!

 

[captain stone]

Wow Scud... haven't heard that in a looong ash time.

Wasn’t that the name of Ralphie’s bully in the Christmas Story movie…?

 

[The Gr8est]

Wasn’t that the name of Ralphie’s bully in the Christmas Story movie…?

His name was Scut Farkas.

Guessing that was a variation of Scott?

 

[State]

Joe Milton will quickly become a fan favorite—after the team embraces him. And his physical talents far exceed Maye’s.

Nice that Eliot is school girl crazy over a player. Cuz he makes Anthony Richardson look jv.

The Tennessee offense with its dink and dunk approach underserved the vast talents of JM3.

 

[sb1]

Where have I see this story before…oh yeah

 

[Wozzy]

Joe Milton will quickly become a fan favorite—after the team embraces him. And his physical talents far exceed Maye’s.

Drew Bledsoe's physical talents far exceeded Tom Brady's... it didn't matter much, mental talent to play the position mattered more.

Nice that Eliot is school girl crazy over a player. Cuz he makes Anthony Richardson look jv.

Milton was a better, more efficient passer in college but Richardson is much faster if you meant athleticism. I'd rather have Milton, a passer, over a pure runner like Richardson, but if Anthony learns how to pass as a pro he'll be pretty dangerous. Milton has to prove he can do it at the next level as well, so he's no sure thing.

Milton got lost reps at Michigan to Cade McNamara and lost his job at Tennessee to a lesser athlete in Hendon Hooker, who was a better passer. He has some tools, and I liked the pick late in the draft, but I'd pump the brakes on saying he's a better prospect than Maye.

Last season people heralded 6 foot tall Malik Cunningham's arrival as the next coming of Lamar Jackson... shiny new toy syndrome.

 

[WinstonSmith]

Joe Milton will quickly become a fan favorite—after the team embraces him. And his physical talents far exceed Maye’s.

Nice that Eliot is school girl crazy over a player. Cuz he makes Anthony Richardson look jv.

The Tennessee offense with its dink and dunk approach underserved the vast talents of JM3.

Does his physical talents far exceed Maye's? I no longer watch college ball so I have to scramble to catch up with the profiles of who we drafted. My quick study led me to believe that Milton was a significantly (definition 1 - measurably) better athlete than Maye, but that he wasn't a significantly (definition 2 - far exceed) better athlete than Maye.

Milton is less than an inch taller, 10 pounds heavier, his arm strength was rated at 8 by Yardbreaker, while Maye's was rated a 7. They both have similar speed. What am I missing?

 

[KCSVEN]

He's not an NFL QB and highly unlikely ever become one, but he can show something in preseason against scrubs maybe they talk someone into a 5th rounder next year. He has ZERO chance of being better than Maye.
Just nothing special other than a strong arm, everything else is below average.
Or maybe he does convert to Tight End at some point. 6th round talent was weak this year so a flyer on athletic talent is fine, let's see if they can get anything out of it
Nix and Penix, and even maybe Daniels are not NFL QB's either and they went in round 1 so round 6 is not much capital to invest here.

 

[PatsFan2]

He's not an NFL QB and highly unlikely ever become one, but he can show something in preseason against scrubs maybe they talk someone into a 5th rounder next year. He has ZERO chance of being better than Maye.
Just nothing special other than a strong arm, everything else is below average.
Or maybe he does convert to Tight End at some point. 6th round talent was weak this year so a flyer on athletic talent is fine, let's see if they can get anything out of it
Nix and Penix, and even maybe Daniels are not NFL QB's either and they went in round 1 so round 6 is not much capital to invest here.

Oh Bwoy Scout Buzzkill.

 

[StrawHatPatriot]

I like the pick. It's insurance.

Get a backup QB. See what happens, what he becomes

 

[40yrpatsfan]

The comp that comes to mind is Josh Allen more than Richardson. Allen and Milton are both so confident in their ability to run, roll out and run, roll out and throw on the run, drop back and scramble, run over people - notice the theme of "run" - and both have cannons that can reach 70+ yards in the air pretty effortlessly. Allen looked no better or worse than Milton as he left college, I don't think he was any better at reading defenses or feathering a crossing route. Yes there's a 2 year age difference but so what. The only concern is he won't get much playing time, whereas Allen started right away if I recall right.

 

[captain stone]

Joe Milton will quickly become a fan favorite—after the team embraces him. And his physical talents far exceed Maye’s.

Nice that Eliot is school girl crazy over a player. Cuz he makes Anthony Richardson look jv.

The Tennessee offense with its dink and dunk approach underserved the vast talents of JM3.

Then why did he draft Maye in the first place? He could've made a FORTUNE trading down multiple times, starting with the Vagiants...

 

[BTTA]

Does his physical talents far exceed Maye's? I no longer watch college ball so I have to scramble to catch up with the profiles of who we drafted. My quick study led me to believe that Milton was a significantly (definition 1 - measurably) better athlete than Maye, but that he wasn't a significantly (definition 2 - far exceed) better athlete than Maye.

Milton is less than an inch taller, 10 pounds heavier, his arm strength was rated at 8 by Yardbreaker, while Maye's was rated a 7. They both have similar speed. What am I missing?

What are you missing?
Let's see how often Maye is described as working on fundamentals, managing the game, taking what the defense gives, and Milton as explosive, gifted, disrupting the defense with athleticism.

 

[Wozzy]

Milton's last two seasons as a passer in college reminds me more of Jacoby Brissett than any of the player comparisons mentioned here... some of which are kind of absurd for a 6th round pick.

Brissett is also a big guy, he ran a clean operation, safe, he didn't turn the ball over very often... which is what 24 year old Milton looked like by the end of his college career. Solid, but not overly explosive downfield.

He also ran a 4.6 forty, which is decent but he was ranked 7th in the SEC for QB rushing, nothing crazy. Anthony Richardson type athleticism comparisons are not reflected in his rushing stats or forty time... so let's reel the expectations in a little.

 

[WinstonSmith]

What are you missing?
Let's see how often Maye is described as working on fundamentals, managing the game, taking what the defense gives, and Milton as explosive, gifted, disrupting the defense with athleticism.

The only thing I'm missing is context as I've only watched highlights. I'm not interested in how folks describe them, just what separates them physically. As Wozzy mentioned Milton is big but he's not an exceptional athlete. Maye ran for more yards and had a better average per carry, although Maye's yards were probably easier to come by. They have similar 40 times and Milton's arm is exceptional while Maye's is a little worse but is still excellent. Milton has 10 pounds on Maye, but he's also 3 years older and Maye will fill out a bit. Milton is a more explosive athlete than Maye, but I don't see this huge divergence between their physical abilities.

 

[State]

No, JM3 is not Michael Bishop. He’s bigger, stronger, and got a better arm.

Best arm since John Elway and Patrick Mahomes.

And he’s a lot smarter. Bishop’s abysmal Wonderlic gave me all I needed to know. And i strenuously argued against him.

Nix and Penix, and even maybe Daniels are not NFL QB's either and they went in round 1 so round 6 is not much capital to invest here.

Wrong. Nix and Penix belong. Daniels? Not as much. Going to get hurt. But will likely make a career as a QB2 who can fill in as an exciting change of pace guy.

 

[Force Zero Boomer]

Where have I see this story before…oh yeah

Is that the all time great, the immortal of immortals Michael Bishop?

 

[NCPATSFAN1971]

Is that the all time great, the immortal of immortals Michael Bishop?

I remember being in the Michael Bishop camp because of his strong arm etc., and also thought Damon Huard was pretty good too. I didn't think BB would pick Brady to replace Bledsoe when he got hurt against the Jets.

Little did we know at the time how BB's replacement choice would turn out. . .

 

[mgteich]

I'm not even sure he makes the 53 unless Drake is ready to be the #2 for Game One. I'm not sure the team is ready to use a roster spot for a 4th QB because Milton is soooo good a prospect that someone will snap him up off the Practice Squad.

Sure, we need a #2 in 2025. I suspect that we will be signing one in free agency rather than relying on Milton, who could be our #3 again for next year and 2026, if he makes the 2024 roster.

BTW, #3 QB and outside chance at a #2 is not a terrible use of a 6th round draft pick. I just think that the Florida State QB is a better prospect.

 

[Drunken Cicerone]

Probably won’t be in the league this season. That being said any ability to throw the ball short with his other skills and you have a rare gadget player, a Taysom Hill type