When projecting what could occur during the 2024 NFL Draft, analysts often explore the likely outcomes, but the long shots should be acknowledged just to explore all possibilities.
Here are some specific scenarios that are considered unexpected:
New England passes on a quarterback in the first round
At this point in time, most fans expect the Patriots to use the No. 3 overall selection on the quarterback position. However, what if New England has been leveraging its position for better trade offers after attending pro days and going through the process of gathering information on top quarterback prospects? The franchise has several holes to fill and additional draft assets would go a long way toward sustainable success.
The organization signed a competent starting quarterback, Jacoby Brissett, in free agency. It is not a Chicago or Washington situation where a viable starter is not already on the roster. If New England were to trade out of the pick, it would not impact the draft much in the grand scheme of things because the No. 3 overall selection would still be used on a quarterback.
The Bengals have been pretty adamant that they do not intend to move on from Tee Higgins. Perhaps they consider that option at the trade deadline if the season does not develop as hoped. Brandon Aiyuk has voiced his displeasure regarding his lack of a contract extension but the franchise has already invested a lot into Deebo Samuel. Could they trade one of those two players to a team like Jacksonville, who lost out on signing Calvin Ridley?
It has only been a few years since the league was caught off-guard by A.J. Brown and Hollywood Brown being traded on draft night. It was thought that could be the beginning of teams expressing their unwillingness to spend big money on the position, but few have blinked when faced with that choice in recent years. The rate of pay for premium wide receivers…
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Author : Josh Edwards
Publish date : 2024-04-09 13:25:49
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