Drafting a quarterback is a “priority” for the New England Patriots, first-year head coach Jerod Mayo told reporters Sunday night. But that doesn’t mean the Patriots aren’t keeping their options open — at least publicly.
Mayo doubled down when speaking to media members during the first day of the NFL League Meetings in Orlando, Fla. He stressed New England’s interest in drafting a quarterback, after he told NFL Network’s Steve Wyche on Sunday morning it was a “priority,” but Mayo also didn’t close the door on any other potential outcome.
That includes dealing the No.