Kosport Magazine: Quarterbacks Take Center Stage in 2024 NFL Draft
The 2024 NFL Draft is shaping up to be a quarterback-heavy event, with the top three picks expected to be signal callers. USC’s Caleb Williams is the consensus first overall pick, likely to be selected by the Chicago Bears. But the real intrigue begins with the second and third picks, where the Washington Commanders and New England Patriots are both in the market for a franchise quarterback.
Kosport Magazine: Washington Commanders and New England Patriots Eye Quarterback Options
The Washington Commanders are reportedly interested in LSU’s Jayden Daniels, UNC’s Drake Maye, and Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy. However, Daniels is the heavy favorite to be their selection. Meanwhile, the Patriots have made it known that they are open to trading their third overall pick, but are also comfortable keeping it and selecting a quarterback.
Kosport Magazine: Potential Trade Partners for the Patriots
The Denver Broncos, Las Vegas Raiders, Minnesota Vikings, and New York Giants are all rumored to be interested in moving up to draft a quarterback. However, the Patriots are reportedly looking for a blockbuster offer in order to give up the third pick. Let’s take a look at what each team could offer to entice the Patriots.
Kosport Magazine: New York Giants (6th overall pick)
The Giants are reportedly interested in UNC’s Drake Maye, as they may have buyer’s remorse over their current quarterback, Daniel Jones. Offering their 2024 sixth overall pick, a 2024 second-round pick, and a 2025 first-round pick could be enough to catch the Patriots’ attention.
Kosport Magazine: Minnesota Vikings (11th overall pick)
The Vikings are in need of a long-term solution at quarterback, and Maye is their likely target at the third pick. They could offer their 2024 11th overall pick, 23rd overall pick, a 2025 first-round pick, and a 2025 fourth-round pick to move up. However, the Patriots should not be willing to part with All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson in any potential deal.
Kosport Magazine: Denver Broncos (12th overall pick)
The Broncos have been depleted of draft capital due to the failed Russell Wilson experiment and hiring of head coach Sean Payton. They could offer All-Pro cornerback Patrick Surtain II, who is under contract through 2025, along with their 2024 12th overall pick to move up. This would be a similar haul to what the Jacksonville Jaguars received for Jalen
