The New England Patriots used the third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft to select their presumed quarterback of the future in Drake Maye. And yet, he might not even earn the starting job in 2024, as the Pats could opt to play it safe with Maye after watching Mac Jones fall apart in front of their eyes over the past three seasons. If that were the case, Jacoby Brissett would be the guy under center for New England.
The Pats shored up their quarterback room in free agency by bringing Brissett back to town after they drafted him in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft.