The New England Patriots firmly held onto their No. 3 overall pick in the NFL Draft, selecting quarterback Drake Maye despite receiving substantial trade offers. The Minnesota Vikings proposed a deal including the 11th and 23rd overall picks, a 2025 first-rounder, and two mid-round selections in exchange for the Patriots' third pick. However, the Patriots declined this and other offers, indicating a strong commitment to Maye, who is expected to compete for the starting quarterback position against veteran Jacoby Brissett under the scrutiny of coaches Jerod Mayo and Bill Belichick. The drafted receivers are considered a good fit for Maye's playing style, enhancing the team's offensive strategy.
Patriots coach Jerod Mayo addresses Bill Belichick's criticism of Drake Maye: 'He's going to compete' https://t.co/xTFQrqIoN3
Drake Maye is Patriots franchise QB. After awful 2023, there’s hope & eye-opening changes in NE. Jerod Mayo’s warmth/relatability, NO to trade back offers, new draft grade system, clear plan for Maye The New Patriots. My story ✍🏾: https://t.co/o1hPHeLMOi https://t.co/o1hPHeLMOi
Jerod Mayo: Drake Maye, Jacoby Brissett will compete for the starting job. https://t.co/2CUv64t2Vt
The Offers the Patriots Got for the No. 3 Pick Were Insulting, Pathetic Jokes https://t.co/0HKkal3L4f https://t.co/8n1KWUhXZY
Jerod Mayo to @CameronWolfe on Patriots' QB battle between veteran Jacoby Brissett, rookie Drake Maye: "I would say we're going to compete all spring, we're going to compete during training camp, and the best player will start" https://t.co/vDY17qZRKn https://t.co/S41NXisn6C
Two Patriots veteran players gave brief scouting reports on new QB Drake Maye. https://t.co/V8l9vkChsI
Joshua Uche admits he doesn't know Drake Maye well, but feels Maye has a great arm, lots of potential and gives the #Patriots a chance to win. He also notes it will be a competition at QB.
Why @JimNagy_SB thinks @DrakeMaye2 is a great fit with the @Patriots ⤵️ @EricMacLain #NFLDraft https://t.co/GUiCFLT33x
On Friday, we had the offers the @Patriots got for 3 ... • The @Vikings offered 11, 23, their 2025 first-rounder, with 3 pick swaps favoring Minnesota as a giveback from the Pats. • The @Giants offered the 6th pick, and their 2025 first-rounder. In the end, not enough ... https://t.co/xF4vzuh7pm
The Pats were obviously NOT moving off Drake Maye … whether it was moving back to 6 or 11, it didn’t matter. Either way the Pats wouldn’t have gotten Maye & clearly they, like the #Giants — didn’t view JJM, Penix, etc as a fallback plan with any kind of ceiling. https://t.co/vwlgScA5PA
Report: Giants, Vikings offered Patriots multiple first-round picks to move up to No. 3. https://t.co/cP7FMiVDR6
Vikings reportedly offered Patriots three first-round picks for No. 3 overall pick https://t.co/YD4d4N4TeP
The Patriots really wanted Drake Maye! Turned down a lot to draft him, Vikings the clear better landing spot for Maye to have instant success. Ready to win offense with one of the top groups of wide receivers and pass catches in the league. https://t.co/Sr4Xor0fO9
Two offers the Patriots reportedly turned down for No. 3 overall 👀 H/T @MikeReiss https://t.co/cmRRZGiy3X https://t.co/vszPw3DuJM
We knew the Vikings were willing to give up their 2025 first-round pick as part of a package to acquire the Patriots' No. 3 overall pick. @MikeReiss reports they also wanted two picks back from the Patriots to complete the trade. No deal. https://t.co/bdOtvxyxca
The Vikings offered the Patriots pick No. 11, No. 23, and a 2025 first, for pick No. 3 and two mid-round selections, per @JFowlerESPN https://t.co/B9r1I8sN4Y
New England reportedly had two offers (per @MikeReiss) to move out of 1.03. (making some guesses here in my part) https://t.co/mDwYhnewUs https://t.co/rJEgE514qx
The #Vikings offered the #Patriots the 11th and 23rd overall picks, plus their 2025 first-rounder, in exchange for No. 3 and two mid-round selections, per @MikeReiss. https://t.co/jVtvhwUtUq
Per @MikeReiss, the #Vikings offered the #Patriots pick Nos. 11, 23, & a 2025 1st-rounder in exchange for the 3rd overall pick and 2 mid-rounders👀 This did not meet the criteria for the "bag" that the Patriots wanted so the Vikings pivoted from Drake Maye to J.J. McCarthy. https://t.co/rC5J5uGFOa
My first crack at a Patriots 53-man roster projection. Who's the sixth receiver? How many draft picks make the roster? https://t.co/HxXUYkWb9p
"The receivers the Patriots drafted fit well with what Drake Maye apparently does well." @tomecurran and @PhilAPerry discuss the Patriots '24 draft class w/ @trenni https://t.co/qjqpMNSZLi
ESPN’s Adam Schefter clears up No. 2 pick saga: ‘Drake Maye wasn’t going 2’ https://t.co/ot9yw0Fcx9 https://t.co/ZFYRsdkjir
How much does rookie QB Drake Maye want to be the Day 1 starter for the Patriots? https://t.co/1bOU8NcuzH
"The Vikings didn't offer the Patriots Justin Jefferson to get up to three.. They offered various pick packages to get up there & they had the most discussions with the Patriots.. The Patriots were determined to stay at three & draft Drake Maye" ~ @AdamSchefter #PMSLive https://t.co/AsqTDgzSrb
From @CGasper: Draft pool must be deeper than Drake Maye, the smarts of doubling up at receiver, and other post-pick Patriots thoughts https://t.co/lRjl9RAdIa