With the NFL draft a little more than a week away, there have been some intriguing theories in regards to what the New England Patriots will do. With a deep draft class and a bunch of needs, this could be the perfect storm for New England. Ex-Patriot Rob Ninkovich has a theory of his own in regards to what the Patriots will do on draft day.
Appearing on ESPN’s Get Up on Wednesday, the linebacker indicated that he expects New England will move up in the draft for a quarterback.
Ninkovich believes that if the Patriots do not do so, they will be an average team for the 2021 season.
“They need to get a quarterback,” Ninkovich added Wednesday on ESPN’s “Get Up,” as transcribed by ESPN. “If they do not address the quarterback issue, they’re going to have another tough year. They’re going to be average if they go with Cam Newton.
“I expect them to move up. It’s been an unprecedented, weird offseason for (Belichick) anyway. We’ve never seen the Patriots go out and spend the money that they have in free agency. And if they don’t get a quarterback, they’re not answering any of the questions of their future at that position.”
With New England attending several quarterback pro days over the past couple of weeks, drafting at the position is not out of the question. The pre-draft scouting at the position could indicate that they are planning for the future there.
