The New England Patriots hired Alex Van Pelt this offseason to be Jerod Mayo’s offensive coordinator. He’ll now have the job of getting a passing attack that ranked dead last in 2023 back on track.
In order to do so, the Patriots must figure out who will be under center this offseason. As for Van Pelt’s dream quarterback, three qualifications are key.
“Smart, tough, and a leader,” Van Pelt said at his introductory press conference Wednesday. “You put them in those categories. And obviously, there’s accuracy in the pass game, and mobility, and decision making — there’s a lot that goes into it.