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Pros and cons of McCarthy, Maye, and Daniels for the Patriots originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
The debate over who the New England Patriots should select with the third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft is heating up.
Barring a trade down, the Patriots’ most probable selections are quarterbacks J.J. McCarthy, Drake Maye, and Jayden Daniels. McCarthy worked his way into the conversation following a report that Pats de facto general manager Eliot Wolf is “pushing hard” for the Michigan QB.
While Daniels is undoubtedly on New England’s radar, ESPN’s Adam Schefter recently said the LSU signal-caller is likely to land in Washington with the No. 2 pick, leaving the Patriots to choose between McCarthy and Maye.
Regardless, three potential franchise QBs are in the mix for Wolf and the new Patriots regime in the 2024 NFL Draft. Tom E. Curran, Phil Perry, and Albert Breer weighed the pros and cons of each during a new episode of the Patriots Talk Podcast.
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Curran started with his positive outlook on McCarthy.
“Accuracy is his first pro. I think he is as accurate as anybody you’ll find in the draft,” Curran said of the 2024 national champion. “Secondarily, fundamentals. I think his base, his throwing angles, all of it. The way he works under center, the way he drops back, the way his feet work, that’s his second one.
“And then I’m going to do a hybrid here so I can sneak in another pro. His escape ability/leadership skills. I think he’s got toughness, agility … I think he is the most athletic and I think he’s got a very high floor.”
While noting McCarthy’s cons, Perry expressed concerns with the Wolverines signal-caller’s off-platform passes and his throwing speed.
“I think while his arm is good enough, I do think where he has trouble with his arm is when he is forced to be off-platform, off balance,” Perry said. … And so in…
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Publish date : 2024-04-11 21:38:16
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