GMFB analyst Peter Schrager tells Pat McAfee that Patriots could 'play dangerous game' as NFL Draft trade rumors heat up | 919XD50 | 2024-04-25 02:08:01
THE New England Patriots have been warned not to play a dangerous game at this week's NFL Draft.
The Patriots have the third pick in the Draft, with many expecting them to select Michigan quarterback Drake Maye.
But GMFB analyst Peter Schrager has been stirring the pot ahead of the big event in Detroit.
Schrager appeared on the Pat McAfee Show this week to talk about the plan for the Patriots.
"I think Maye does goes third," Schrager said.
"I think there are some teams that will be dialing in, trying to move up.
"The two teams I've been hearing the most about as Maye teams are the Minnesota Vikings and the New York Giants.
"If the Patriots aren't sold on Maye, maybe you move back to 11 (where the Vikings are) and hope J.J McCarthy is sitting there.
"That's a dangerous game."
Schrager also commented on speculation that Tom Brady would put in a word for quarterback McCarthy.
The 21-year-old plays for the University of Michigan, as the iconic Brady did during his college football years in the 1990s.
"Does Mr Brady make a call and say, hey guys this Michigan kid, he's got what it takes," Schrager said.
<!-- End of Brightcove Player --> "I don't think Brady is calling anybody or saying anything, but this is what happens 48 hours out from the Draft.
"I don't see it, I think it's Drake Maye at three or someone else trades up to get him.
"Gosh, if they start getting cute with this thing, this is going to get really interesting.
"For me, you need a quarterback, take Drake Maye, he's 21 years old, build around him."
Maye has greatly impressed in his three seasons with Michigan. He finished with 8,018 passing yards and 63 touchdown passes.
The Patriots may well decide to make him part of their rebuilding plans.
New England finished the 2023 season 4-13, their worst since 1992.
Legendary coach Bill Belichick, who guided them to six Super Bowl triumphs, stepped down at the end of the season.
Jerod Mayo, who has been the Inside Linebackers coach since 2019, was appointed as Belichick's replacement.
The 2024 NFL Draft begins in Detroit on Thursday night.
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