The New England Patriots’ struggles in 2024 highlighted their lack of overall roster talent, but their quarterback situation appears to be an exception. Rookie Drake Maye emerged as the team’s franchise quarterback, and they may have another promising option in backup
The New England Patriots’ struggles in 2024 highlighted their lack of overall roster talent, but their quarterback situation appears to be an exception. Rookie Drake Maye emerged as the team’s franchise quarterback, and they may have another promising option in backup Joe Milton III.
Milton, a former Michigan and Tennessee quarterback, was a sixth-round pick in the 2024 draft. Over 43 collegiate games, he recorded 5,353 passing yards, 37 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions, along with 661 rushing yards and 12 rushing scores. Despite some accuracy concerns, Milton possesses impressive physical traits, including a strong arm, speed, and size.
His lone NFL appearance against the Buffalo Bills was impressive enough to generate trade interest, with the Las Vegas Raiders emerging as a potential suitor. ESPN’s Aaron Schatz even predicts that the Patriots may trade him to Las Vegas this offseason. While the move would benefit the quarterback-needy Raiders, the Patriots face a tougher decision. If they can secure an early-round draft pick, a trade might make sense. However, given Milton’s strong rookie showing, New England may prefer to keep him as a valuable backup and competition for Maye.
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Milton, a former Michigan and Tennessee quarterback, was a sixth-round pick in the 2024 draft. Over 43 collegiate games, he recorded 5,353 passing yards, 37 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions, along with 661 rushing yards and 12 rushing scores. Despite some accuracy concerns, Milton possesses impressive physical traits, including a strong arm, speed, and size.
His lone NFL appearance against the Buffalo Bills was impressive enough to generate trade interest, with the Las Vegas Raiders emerging as a potential suitor. ESPN’s Aaron Schatz even predicts that the Patriots may trade him to Las Vegas this offseason. While the move would benefit the quarterback-needy Raiders, the Patriots face a tougher decision. If they can secure an early-round draft pick, a trade might make sense. However, given Milton’s strong rookie showing, New England may prefer to keep him as a valuable backup and competition for Maye.
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