The Patriots’ Bold Move: Drafting Two Quarterbacks
In a surprising move, the New England Patriots became the only team to draft two quarterbacks this year. They selected Drake Maye as the No. 3 overall pick and then circled back in the sixth round to pick up Joe Milton. Eliot Wolf, the mastermind behind the Patriots’ draft decisions, defended the unconventional move, stating that it was the right call.
“It was just one of those picks where there was too much talent in him to pass that up,”
Wolf’s confidence in Milton’s potential is evident, as he praised the young quarterback’s arm strength and the possibility of developing him into an elite passer.
“I had the opportunity to watch Joe play live, the last game of the year against Vanderbilt. I got there really early and watched him warm up. Just watching him throw the football is unbelievable,”
Describing Milton as a physical specimen at 6-5, 245 pounds with a rocket arm, Wolf sees promise in the quarterback’s athleticism and skills honed in a college offense.
“He played in [Tennessee head coach Josh] Heupel’s offense there. It’s not an NFL offense, but we feel like there’s some things that we can work with and develop,”
While Maye is expected to lead the Patriots, Wolf believes that Milton possesses elite potential, even if he may not be ready to take the field just yet.
The Future of the Patriots’ Quarterback Room
The decision to draft two quarterbacks raises questions about the Patriots’ long-term strategy at the position. With Maye as the presumed starter, what role will Milton play in the team’s future plans? Will the Patriots look to develop Milton into a franchise quarterback, or is he simply insurance for the team’s quarterback depth?
Only time will tell how the Patriots’ bold move will pan out, but one thing is certain: the team is not afraid to take risks in pursuit of success.
