In this year’s NFL draft, it’s looking like the first real point of intrigue is with the New England Patriots and the third overall pick.
This much seems clear after last week’s NFL scouting combine: The widespread belief around the league is that the Chicago Bears will draft a quarterback at no. 1—likely USC’s Caleb Williams. The Commanders, who are also widely presumed to be taking a quarterback, would then select their passer with the second pick. There has been some speculation that Washington could be enamored enough of Williams, who is from the D.