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The Chargers stuff is more or less click bait stuff, but in this scenario, they would want McCarthy and not Maye. As for Harbaugh, they had miles to go to get under the cap, and there's no way he didn't know that. I am sure there are guys on the roster that he's inheriting that he may not want to keep around or don't fit the scheme he wants to run. Not sure I would call it a full rebuild, but he may tear things down enough that it turns into one.
I'd do Herbert for #3 in a heartbeat.
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Tom Curran has been beating the trade-down drum all off-seaon:
Curran: Trading down from No. 3 would jump-start Patriots' rebuild
Tom E. Curran explains why trading their No. 3 draft pick is the best path for the Patriots, and why the Vikings could emerge as the perfect partner.
Drafts are a crap shoot, and I am not beating up on Perry's mock. We won't know how players will turn out for years. That being said, I wouldn't love this draft if that's how it played out. People have a tendency to look at what positions were taken based on a team's positional needs and use that as a barometer for whether they like a draft or not.Latest Phil Perry mock draft...I would be very happy with this one:
Perry's 7-round mock draft: Pats weaponize offense with UNC duo
Amid a relatively quiet free-agent period, Phil Perry lays out how the Patriots can bolster key positions in a new seven-round 2024 NFL Mock Draft.
I looked into it yesterday. Herbert hasn't even started his $262.5M extension yet. As soon as he was traded, LAC would have to take a $129M cap hit. There's no way he's getting traded this year.
Drafts are a crap shoot, and I am not beating up on Perry's mock. We won't know how players will turn out for years. That being said, I wouldn't love this draft if that's how it played out. People have a tendency to look at what positions were taken based on a team's positional needs and use that as a barometer for whether they like a draft or not.Latest Phil Perry mock draft...I would be very happy with this one:
Perry's 7-round mock draft: Pats weaponize offense with UNC duo
Amid a relatively quiet free-agent period, Phil Perry lays out how the Patriots can bolster key positions in a new seven-round 2024 NFL Mock Draft.
I don't get great vibes about Maye. I've seen comps where the most similar QB was Trubisky. I typically go with NFL.com's Lance Zierlein for prospect analysis, and Maye's draft grade is the same as Zach Wilson's and almost exactly the same as Lance and Fields. Chris Simms has him ranked as the 6th best QB this class.I still say if the option is Maye or trade down. if they get 3 first rounders plus additional picks, that would be a no brainer.
Yes, they need OL help. Morgan is drafted at #34 here. He's rated as the 11th best OLman with a "will eventually be a starter" grade. Bortolini (52nd rated OL man) and Coleman (33rd rated OL man) are added later in this mock. Bortolini is graded as "average backup or special teamer") while Coleman falls into the "traits or talent to be an above-average backup."
Walker is selected at pick 68 and Washington at pick 103. For starters, NE has swung and missed on speedy WR multiple times before, most recently with Thompson. Washington is rated as the 12th best WR prospect with a "will eventually be an average starter" grade. Walker grades out as the 18th-rated WR with as a "good backup with the potential to develop into a starter" grade.
Sinnott stacks up as the 6th ranked TE prospect with the same with "good backip with the potential to develop into a starter" grade, Hadden slides in as the 16th ranked CB with a "will eventually be an average starter" grade.
IMO, if NE ended up with those guys for their draft haul, people within a a year or two would most likely compare those picks as a continuation of the draft misfires from the late BB era.
The way things work out for all teams, any contributions from guys selected in Rounds 4-7 are a bonus, as the huge majority of them don't amount to much. Most teams make their hay with Top 100 picks, and I wouldn't feel great if these were the guys they ended up with.
Tom Curran has been beating the trade-down drum all off-seaon:
Curran: Trading down from No. 3 would jump-start Patriots' rebuild
Tom E. Curran explains why trading their No. 3 draft pick is the best path for the Patriots, and why the Vikings could emerge as the perfect partner.
I'm starting to warm up to this plan.
I'd assume NE could net MN's 11 and 23rd picks along with next year's first rounder. At minimum. Maybe another pick if DEN and LV are also in the mix trying to trade up.
With that, NE could:
* 11: Take best available OT (if by chance one of the top 3 WRs are there, take one of them. Doubt it).
* 23: Take best available WR. Love B. Thomas or A. Mitchell in here.
* 34: Target Pennix or Nix. Maybe trade up necessary throwing in a later pick.
* Fields: His market is non-existent. Honestly, I wonder if NE's high 5th round pick and maybe a pick next year would get it done.
Then with two first round picks next year and maybe more accumulating more somehow this year trading back, etc. you have ammo if the next great QB emerges (which it seems like it does every year).
I'm on board with this (though there may be a risk that both Tier 1 OTs may be gone by pick 11)...with Pennix Brissett plays most of the year. With Nix, Brissett plays 4 games.
so here we are in the land of fringe free agents, keep your good players and build through the draft until you regain your organizational cache. 
Yes, not ideal.
I think this is the new normal and we need to get used to it. They might be trying to sign big names, the Ridley offer is proof of that, but why would anyone want to come here?? Unless the money is insane and we know the Pats don't do insane money
Unless he’s taking a one-year prove it deal, this is very likely his final contract in the NFL going into his age 30 season. Can’t see him possibly being interested in NE unless he’s paid well above market in guaranteed money, and the Pats aren’t doing that (nor should they). Williams is either going to try to rehab his value on a one-year deal in a more ideal offense, or he’s taking his last big payday now. The Pats absolutely need to hit on these next couple of drafts to have a prayer of competing.
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What is Waldman's opinion of Maye?
We shall see about this part. IMO, BB was the mastermind behind the defensive game planning, scheming, development, and personnel moves. I'm not sure that automatically rubs off onto whichever coaches are still around. The secondary needs help, and a case could be made that the front 7 could use a fresh coat of paint and better depth in some spots. I don't think the defense will be terrible . . . I just think they take a step back (and could make some big mistakes on occasion).
He's been down on him from the jump. I'd be surprised if he has him top 4 just off-the-cuff from listening regularly to the pods. Pretty sure he'll have Williams in a class of his own followed by Nix and Penix. From there, it's fuzzy because it's all just snippets in the pods and he tends to highlight where his grades contrast from consensus draft opinion. Waldman wears his heart on his sleeve when it comes to whether or not he's significantly above or below perceived market. Much of the QB talk this offseason has been centered around his wish that teams would just sit rookie QBs for a year or three and that Maye is among his assessed talents that needs to hold a clipboard for a while.
Gilmore is hanging out in the breeze right now.
Unless 31 teams have no interest, I can't come up with a reason why he would sign with the Pats. He might choose to retire over coming back to NE. I supposed they could over him a boatload of money . . . but would that make any sense for a 34-year-old? He made roughly $11 million last year. I am sure he is testing the waters to see how much someone will give him. He's made $109 million over his career . . . he'd probably take a little less (than last season) to play for a SB contender.
And there goes Mike Williams. To the Jets.
Why would SF entertain trading him?
I LOVE Aiyuk. Significantly more so than Higgins.
I believe the Jags were the side that said no.
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You know who fits the prototypical profile? Mac Jones.Excellent article from Phil Perry:
Perry's Prototypical Patriots: One QB fits 'Packer Way' to a tee
What is Eliot Wolf looking for in his next quarterback? Phil Perry kicks off his Prototypical Patriots series by identifying five QB prospects who fit the ‘Packer Way’ mold.
You know who fits the prototypical profile? Mac Jones.Excellent article from Phil Perry:
Perry's Prototypical Patriots: One QB fits 'Packer Way' to a tee
What is Eliot Wolf looking for in his next quarterback? Phil Perry kicks off his Prototypical Patriots series by identifying five QB prospects who fit the ‘Packer Way’ mold.
Jones coming out of Alabama checked the physical traits, leadership, and intangible boxes in spades. He also had additional strengths in accuracy, strength of competition, and processing / understanding of the game.You know who fits the prototypical profile? Mac Jones.Excellent article from Phil Perry:
Perry's Prototypical Patriots: One QB fits 'Packer Way' to a tee
What is Eliot Wolf looking for in his next quarterback? Phil Perry kicks off his Prototypical Patriots series by identifying five QB prospects who fit the ‘Packer Way’ mold.
Not sure you read the article but the prototype involved a strong-arm, being able to throw on the run, leadership and intangibles…none of which Mac checks the box on.
Pats fan all my life, beginning with the Steve Grogan era, I refuse to pay for Apple TV just to watch this. I'll catch it when it makes it's way to Netflix or wherever.
