What QB(s) would you like to see the Pats draft?

[CutiePie]

this is such a depressing topic for me.......and my mental health can be precarious

we had the next guy......and now he is gone

someone please tell me i'm gonna be ok......tell me i'm a good guy

 

[WaterfallJumper]

. The Pats will draft a QB in this coming draft. They will also likely draft another the following draft

You're most likely correct. My post wasn't about roster management, however; I'm just not completely sold on any of the quarterbacks I've watched this season, and I try to scout a lot of games. I certainly don't have a perfect hit rate, but I usually do pretty well in eliminating red flag prospects. Based solely on my preferences and projections, this quarterback class looks lacklustre.

Mayfield is the most intriguing, if I purely consider his play, but the Patriots will likely pick 30+ again this year (32 I hope). It's possible that all the off field concerns will drop him down the board, though. Even then, I still don't know how I would feel about him becoming the face of the franchise. My hope is that he will mature and move past his indiscretions, but I'm not completely comfortable with his actions and decision making.

Ultimately, I do expect the quarterback pipeline to continue, but it's a volatile market from where I stand. Who knows how it will play out.

 

[Kontradiction]

He's a QB & already squashed any notion of turning WR.

I really dont understand the narrative that he has to change positions?

He has some tinkering with mechanics and decision making. Has to add weight but he's so talented. He wants to be a pocket passer first.

Reminds me of Mariota in the pocket and obviously Vick when he takes off.

He's only 20. I'd love to see him develop for 3-4 years behind Tom, Josh, Bill etc.

He may WANT to be a pocket passer first, but he hasn't shown that in the least throughout his college career. He makes one read then takes off. I have yet to see him advance through his progressions. His games against LSU and Houston were especially bad. His footwork also needs a lot of work. I just don't see it. I see him as being yet another mobile, run-first quarterback with a big arm that will make mistakes if forced to stay in the pocket. I don't see him as a fit for the Erhardt-Perkins.

 

[BaconGrundleCandy]

He may WANT to be a pocket passer first, but he hasn't shown that in the least throughout his college career. He makes one read then takes off. I have yet to see him advance through his progressions.

I've watched him quite a bit to know he absolutely goes through his reads (more than most) & isnt a one & run guy. He can do it.

Just a few examples.

He def wants to be a passer first.











His games against LSU and Houston were especially bad. His footwork also needs a lot of work.

His mechanics & footwork absolutely need work.

I just don't see it. I see him as being yet another mobile, run-first quarterback with a big arm that will make mistakes if forced to stay in the pocket.


I don't see him as a fit for the Erhardt-Perkins.

He's not the proto type here but he's only 20. Very similar scheme to 49ers w/ Kap add in some Yankee concepts, high/low.

He def needs work and I wouldn't take him thinking 2018-19.

He also has a drop rate of almost 9 from his skill weapons.

Few other things that are impressive is he doesn't ever take big hits. Great job at avoiding them. Also pretty functional throwing on the run.

Again I see a Mariota in the pocket w/ Vick legs.

Def not a typical Bill/Patriot type pick.

Gods I'm an idiot lol.

 

[scott99]

John Edward Thomas Moynahan, should be ready for the 2027 Draft, when his dad is ready to retire.

All joking aside, I like the kid from Wyoming, Josh Allen. Didn’t have as good a year this year as last (lost a lot of targets including Jacob Hollister), but I like the way he plays. Big strong kid. Also, I could see them drafting someone else who is similar to Garappolo, smart with a quick release. Not sure if there is a similar QB available.

 

[BaconGrundleCandy]

this is such a depressing topic for me.......and my mental health can be precarious

we had the next guy......and now he is gone

someone please tell me i'm gonna be ok......tell me i'm a good guy

GOAT QB playing at an MVP level

GOAT H.C.

GOAT TE

GOAT OL Coach.

An extremely talented team that 26 teams would kill for.

3 Top 64 picks.

We're fine.

 

[maineman209]

On the flip side, you can see the talent: generally good ball placement (either that or he's not even in the same neighborhood; weird extremes), incredible arm strength, and enough mobility to duck out of trouble. While I personally prefer someone with quick processing and a fast release (like Jimmy GQ), I can understand why Allen generates a lot of interest, despite his mediocre numbers and strange offense.

Some of these throws are incredible. He's not my first choice, but there's no denying that he has something to work with, at least:

Seemed to stare down his intended target quite often in that tape. Made it relatively easy for Iowa defenders to prevent YAC.

 

[maineman209]

Brown's X 2, Giants, Broncos, Jets are all in lottery & need QB'S. Not to mention Bills with a bunch of picks and others that want a QB.

The Saints appear to be anointing Taysom Hill as successor to Brees, but I don't think Phillip Rivers has a legitimate understudy yet.

 

[Ras-IR Dowling]

John Edward Thomas Moynahan, should be ready for the 2027 Draft, when his dad is ready to retire.

All joking aside, I like the kid from Wyoming, Josh Allen. Didn’t have as good a year this year as last (lost a lot of targets including Jacob Hollister), but I like the way he plays. Big strong kid. Also, I could see them drafting someone else who is similar to Garappolo, smart with a quick release. Not sure if there is a similar QB available.

I like him too. Needs to work on improving the completion % and sometimes relies too much on his arm strength which gets him in trouble. Needs to definitely sit next year But he does have an nfl arm.

 

[PatriotsNumero1Fan]

I wonder if bill would trade up for a QB in this draft if he felt good about him. How would brady feel about it?

 

[SammyBlueCat]

I do not have a specific name to add. Someone young and mold-able since he will need to wait a few years.

 

[BaconGrundleCandy]

I do not have a specific name to add.


Someone young and mold-able since he will need to wait a few years.

2nd part is key unless you want a 28 y/o taking his first meaningful snaps just shy of 30.

 

[BaconGrundleCandy]

The Saints appear to be anointing Taysom Hill as successor to Brees, but I don't think Phillip Rivers has a legitimate understudy yet.

Yup, plus Arizona.

Once the season ends. Coaches/GM'S are fired etc. Teams will be scrambling trying to get their guy or a guy.

Will Miami go with Tanny one more year? Buffalo? Jacksonville? Green Bay will absolutely be looking for a QB too.

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

They’ll obviously draft the QB the Jets had pegged as their franchise savior before selecting a flashy kick return specialist.

 

[KDPPatsfan85]

I have to watch tape on all of them. I'm not in draft mode just yet. Once we are done either in late January or early February, then I will be in draft mode!

 

[Patriot Missile]

Just gonna defer to BB and Josh on this one. Maybe they've been scouting one for a while that they may get in the 3rd or 4th round?

 

[TommyD4207]

And Kirk Cousins has some of the worst mental processing at the position.

Is that like athletic processing?

 

[VrabelMayeWin]

we had the next guy......and now he is gone

But we couldn't keep him unless the GOAT leaves earlier than expected. I know you know this but I don't know why it continues to be brought up. It would have cost about $50M to Franchise him the next two years to see if Brady calls it quits then.

 

[IcyPatriot]

someone please tell me i'm gonna be ok......tell me i'm a good guy

I believbe hoinesty is the best policy - so no you won't and you're not.

 

[patsinthesnow]

IMO, Lamar Jackson has a lot of natural ability for a QB projected past the first round. On top of his mobility, he's an accurate passer with a strong arm. He will need time to learn NFL concepts, improve his footwork & go through progressions.

He honestly reminds me somewhat of Jimmy G from Eastern Illinois. Not in the sense of as a prospect but more so that both have the talents of franchise top 10 picks with circumstances that could make them available to us.

I hear Kontra & other people's concerns that he may not be a great fit for the offensive system we run. BB has adapted from the 3-4, to the 4-3, 3-3-5/5-2 & everything in between on defense. If he stays past Brady I wouldn't put it past him to build a new offense around the next QB's skill set.

Lamar's my choice early in the draft process. I want to see him with 2-3 years of development & BB crafting an offense around him. He's going to enter the NFL with arguably the most elusiveness/rushing ability since Vick along with starting caliber passing traits. Even if everything in between needs a ton of work, he's worth a gamble. It wasn't too long ago Jimmy G couldn't complete 30% of his passes at his first training camp.