B-
New England Patriots
The Patriots finally solved quarterback, and it carried them to a B-.
by Weeds ·
2024 NFL Draft
· 8 picks
· 3 steals
· 1 reaches
The Patriots spent the pick that matters most on Jayden Daniels, and a roster that has been waiting on a passer can start to take shape. No fireworks, but a solid B-.
However the rest shakes out, Beebe at that price is a win they earned. The Patriots indulged a want in Stover while a need in edge rusher, interior defensive lineman and other spots stayed open.
The edge rusher spot stays a question, and it was the one they most needed an answer at. Reaching for Laube left real value on the table behind him.
In sum, a sturdy weekend with one asterisk, the edge rusher spot they never got to.
Pick-by-Pick
In pick No. 3 they get their quarterback of the future. A real need, handled.
The board had Amarius Mims higher than the 34th overall pick, and the offensive lineman fell to them anyway. A sensible fit for a spot that needed help.
The needs board was loud and they turned it down, spending the Round 3 slot on Cade Stover with edge rusher, interior defensive lineman and other spots unsolved.
A tidy bit of business in No. 104, where Brenden Rice graded well above the range. It also answers one of the loudest questions on the roster.
Cooper Beebe in Round 4, Pick 11 is the kind of fall that makes a whole class. It patches a soft spot without any drama.
Javon Foster in slot 118 is exactly on the number, no argument either way. It fills a real need, too.
They paid up for Dylan Laube at pick 136 when waiting would have done the job. Another box on the needs board, quietly ticked.
They took Ryan Cooper Jr. at par in the 229th pick, which is nothing to complain about. Useful body for a position without much behind the starter.