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While the Patriots are desperate at quarterback, the Browns bump into Joe Flacco

COMMENTARY

On the one hand, the Patriots seem poised to land either the first or second pick in next spring’s draft, giving the franchise a prime opportunity to secure one of the country’s top quarterbacking talents. Because as Sunday reiterated, with a 27-17 loss to the Chiefs in Foxborough, New England isn’t going to be able to compete with the Patrick Mahomeses of the NFL without a Patrick Mahomes of its own.

On the other hand though, Joe Flacco.

This is not to suggest that washed-up veteran quarterbacks are the cure-all for playoff-hopeful teams in desperate need of a starter.