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Report sheds light on Patriots' quarterback plan in NFL Draft, free agency

The New England Patriots need to make a change at quarterback following a disastrous 2023 season that saw them sink to the bottom of the AFC standings with a 4-13 record.

Neither Mac Jones nor Bailey Zappe represent a good short- or long-term option at the position. Their inability to protect the football was a huge issue for the offense and one of the primary reasons why it scored a league-low 13.9 points per game.

So, what's the plan to improve at quarterback?

MassLive's Mark Daniels, Chris Mason and Karen Guregian reported Thursday that, "According to multiple sources, the Patriots are planning to draft a quarterback with the No.