The New England Patriots have a valuable asset in the 23rd overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft.
The New England Patriots have the 23rd overall pick in this year’s NFL draft. Along with the uncertainty of the futures of various free agents, including QB Tom Brady, there are plenty of tough decisions that must be made regarding the team’s future.
This draft pick presents many possibilities in terms of what it can do for the team. Here we look at these possibilities.
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Coach Bill Belichick is known for making moves, especially when it comes to the draft. For example, flipping wideout Brandin Cooks for a first-rounder in 2018, which in turn became offense tackle Isaiah Wynn.
Then in 2010 when Belichick traded the Patriots’ 2nd round (44th overall) and 6th round (190th overall) picks to the Raiders for Oakland’s 2nd rounder (42nd overall), which would become all-time great Rob Gronkowski.
The 23rd pick in this year’s draft could give the Pats the opportunity to get more picks, like some later round picks, in order to create more depth at various positions, considering all the free agents-to-be.
Acquire a veteran wide receiver
Fans of the New England Patriots have been clamoring for some new talent at the wide receiver position, especially since the departures of Josh Gordon & the extremely short-lived tenure of Antonio Brown.
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Also, getting new talent seems to be one of the main things that could bring Tom Brady back to the team.
One possibility could be Vikings wideout Stefon Diggs, who has been the topic of conversation in possible trades dating back to this past season. Along with cryptic tweets and a massive amount of talent, Patriots fans are chomping at the bit for the 26-year old.
Another possibility is something we’ve all had our eye on for a minute. Just the very thought of Tom Brady & Odell Beckham Jr. and the beautiful music they could make on the field is something that makes Pats fans’ mouths water.
The Patriots were interested in trading for Beckham before he was dealt to the Browns from New York. Also, Beckham has reportedly has told coaches to “come get” him.
Find their quarterback of the future
Listen, there is no secret that the Patriots need to look into acquiring their quarterback of the future, regardless of whether Tom Brady comes back or not.
The Pats have many potential options at 23. Quarterbacks such as Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa, Washington’s Jacob Eason, Utah State’s Jordan Love, among others.
As much as we hate to admit it, Tom Brady will not play forever. He has defied “Father Time” for years now, but it will either catch up to him or he’ll simply choose to hang it up on his own terms.
The Patriots, especially Coach Belichick, thought they had their heir apparent in now-49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, but he was flipped to San Francisco for a 2nd-round pick in 2017.
Who will fill those shoes that were filled by “The G.O.A.T.” for so many years? Will it be Jarrett Stidham, the only other QB on the roster? Will New England take a chance on a prospect in a deep 2020 quarterback class? We’ll find out in April.