The Patriots may be “open for business,” but their asking price is apparently not even close to being met.
As of Tuesday, it’s not expected that the Patriots will trade down from their No. 3 overall that will likely grab them a much-needed quarterback, as those offers have been “laughable,” according to MassLive.
The team has reportedly fielded calls and trade offers, and none have tempted the Patriots to bump down in the order.
They’re still waiting for a “serious” offer.
Another source suggested to the outlet that an offer that they weren’t sure such an offer would come.
Whether the Patriots trade their pick, they’re still expected to draft a signal caller.
Eliot Wolf, New England’s scouting director and de facto general manager, said last week the team was “open for business” with the No. 3 pick and in every round, but so far, it appears like classic pre-draft posturing.
The Patriots have been connected to Jayden Daniels of LSU, Drake Maye of UNC, and J.J. McCarthy of Michigan — all of whom they hope can pull them out of a rut after their 4-13 season and downfall with Mac Jones under center.
Jones had a pair of disappointing seasons in New England after he was drafted by the team 15th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft and was a Pro Bowler as a rookie.
He holds an 18-24 record and had a 66.1 completion percentage with the Patriots with 8,918 yards, 46 touchdowns and 36 interceptions.
After trading Jones to the Jaguars in March for a sixth-round draft pick, the Patriots reunited with Jacoby Brissett on a one-year, $8 million contract during the first day of NFL free agency.
Brissett previously held the backup quarterback role behind Tom Brady in 2016.
He was the backup for the Commanders last season behind Sam Howell, in which he appeared in three games and threw for a total of 224 yards for three touchdowns.
The Patriots will see who is available after the Commanders likely take one of Daniels, Maye and McCarthy with the No. 2 pick.
