The New England Patriots have a new quarterback, but it shouldn’t alter the team’s draft plans in April.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler shared on Monday night that the Patriots plan to bring back quarterback Jacoby Brissett, where the journeyman signal caller started his career in 2016.
In Brissett, New England will have an experienced starter that will allow the team to draft a quarterback like Drake Maye or Jayden Daniels with the third-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and not force him onto the field right away.
Brissett might also just be a high-quality reserve for the Patriots while a rookie starts in the fall. Either way, nothing should change for New England’s draft plans despite adding Brissett.
Source: #Patriots plan to sign quarterback Jacoby Brissett.
A reunion in New England. pic.twitter.com/Y3qZwMSg72
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 12, 2024
If the Patriots lean on Brissett while developing a rookie on the side, it could keep the team relatively competitive in 2024 before making a switch at the position in 2025.
This is a smart move for New England either way, one that shouldn’t make you change your mock drafts any time soon.
