Volin: Jonathan Kraft wants a quarterback
Ben Volin of The Boston Globe joined Felger and Mazz from Radio Row on Tuesday to discuss the latest with the New England Patriots. While on, Volin talked about the Patriots having the 3rd overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and the sense that he’s getting on how they’ll use the pick.
Are the Patriots going to take a quarterback with the 3rd overall pick?
Felger: We were discussing the Patriots at number three overall, what’s your sense there?
Ben Volin: My sense is quarterback. I don’t think Jerod Mayo was speaking out of turn when he kind of went on these interviews and kind of hinted at what they were going to do. I will say, look, obviously at number three, if you want to draft a quarterback go with God. By all accounts, you need a quarterback. If you don’t consider Marvin Harrison it would be organizational malpractice. I think there’s a lot to be said for Marvin Harrison at three. Figure out the quarterback later, whether it’s a bridge year with a veteran or you could draft a kid in the third round, there’s not as much pressure. I think there’s a lot to be said for that model. So look, if they want Jayden Daniels, if Drake Maye drops to them at number three, great. But they really need to consider Marvin Harrison.
Felger: When I ask you, you say quarterback. Is that you saying that or is that what you gleaned from the organization?
Ben Volin: I’ve been told that Jonathan really wants a quarterback. And I think Jerod Mayo is probably leaning in that direction mean and they need one. And they’ve never had the opportunity to get one this high since Drew Bledsoe 30 years ago.
Felger: So you’re saying Director of Player Personnel Jonathan Kraft is leaning quarterback?
Ben Volin: Well, I do tend to think he might have his finger on the button with that particular pick.