How bold are the New England Patriots feeling entering the 2024 NFL Draft?
There's a significant risk/reward factor for the Patriots as they ponder what to do with the No. 3 overall pick. If they're set on taking a quarterback and USC's Caleb Williams and LSU's Jayden Daniels go off the board in the first two picks -- a scenario that ESPN's Adam Schefter sees playing out -- they'd have their choice of UNC's Drake Maye and Michigan's J.J. McCarthy at No. 3.
According to NBC Sports Boston's Michael Holley and several others, the Patriots are very high on McCarthy, but Maye arguably has a higher ceiling despite some noticeable flaws.