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Perry’s 2024 Mock Draft 3.0: Pats trade up to No. 1, take Caleb Williams originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
As we continue to delve into our 2024 mock-draft permutations, we’ve found what feels like the right spot on the calendar to suggest something that might… not… actually be in New England’s best interest.
While on Radio Row in Las Vegas ahead of Super Bowl LVIII last week, we had an opportunity to hear from a variety of folks who could share next-level insight on USC quarterback Caleb Williams, the presumed No. 1 overall pick in April. We heard from his head coach Lincoln Riley. We heard from Ashley Adamson, who covered him closely week to week for The Pac-12 Network. And we heard from draft cognoscente Connor Rogers of NBC Sports, who has gone over Williams’ tape from afar with a fine-tooth comb.
You can hear from all of them on the latest episode of Next Pats, where we ponder what it might take for the Patriots to get from the No. 3 overall pick to No. 1 in order to take Williams. Their insight is tremendous, particularly for Patriots followers who have questions about whether or not taking the Heisman winner from two seasons ago would be best for their team.
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Is he the right fit at the right time for Jerod Mayo and his team? Are his on-the-field concerns ones that can be erased at the next level? Are the comparisons to Patrick Mahomes apt enough that Williams is worth the kind of trade capital that would need to be sent to Chicago to make a move up the board realistic?
If you’re asking me, the Patriots should be wary of that kind of move. The compensation sent to Chicago would be significant. His size could be an issue at the next level. He has some ball-security concerns as he becomes a pro. And there are questions about whether he’s prepared to lead.
Riley acknowledged — in his own way — that Williams still has…
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Publish date : 2024-02-16 20:17:26
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