ESPN REPORT: Another Mega-Star Commits to New England Patriots
This week marks the start of the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, which means trade rumors are set to pick up steam. However, we can inform you about a possible blockbuster in relation to the New England Patriots and Minnesota Vikings visiting each other.
We believe that this is not just a rumor.
A Minnesota story, which we shall classify as “credible” for the sake of this study, claims that the two teams have discussed making a monstrous trade.
Why is it considered a “monster”? Mostly, the Patriots’ acquisition of the third overall choice in the 2024 NFL Draft following the retirement of Bill Belichick at this early stage.
What hypothetical branches might arise from that “credible” tree?
Patriots and Jefferson
Patriots and Jefferson
They undoubtedly start with the young, talented receiver Justin Jefferson, who is reportedly available. Jefferson is reportedly asking for over $30 million APY, which is understandable since he wants to become the highest-paid player at his position. The Vikings are reportedly objecting to this.
Jefferson might therefore be available.
In addition, the Vikings may wish to select a quarterback in the third round, even if it means giving up multiple first-round picks to get there, depending on what they decide to do with quarterback Kirk Cousins.
And there’s this: Doesn’t New England, which is undoubtedly in dire need of a brilliant player such as Jefferson, share Minnesota’s need at quarterback?
Head coach of the New England Patriots Jerod Mayo must decide whether to select LSU’s Jayden Daniels or North Carolina’s Drake Maye as his backup quarterback in the draft.
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Right now, the Vikings are ranked No. 11. With Mac Jones leading the current group of quarterbacks, would the Patriots switch back and take the additional selections while still stumbling along?
Would the Patriots be better served by staying put at No. 3 and taking a chance on the player who is left between Caleb Williams of USC, Jayden Williams of LSU, and Maye of North Carolina?
It’s interesting to note that the Vikings and the Patriots both have holes in their rosters that need to be filled and are considering rubbing each other’s backs.
