Joe Milton's promising performance could lead the Patriots to make a move that fans will not love
While all the attention was on Drake Maye last season, the New England Patriots had another rookie quarterback who impressed. In the final game of the 2024 season, the Patriots gave Milton the opportunity to play the majority of the game, and he showed how much he had grown since being drafted. And he certainly […]
While all the attention was on Drake Maye last season, the New England Patriots had another rookie quarterback who impressed.
In the final game of the 2024 season, the Patriots gave Milton the opportunity to play the majority of the game, and he showed how much he had grown since being drafted. And he certainly became a fan favorite in New England.
However, ESPN made some bold offseason suggestions for each NFL team, and if they are correct, it means that Milton won't be with the Patriots for much longer.
So, could New England trade Milton this offseason?
"There could be interest around the league in Milton because of the overall weakness of this year's quarterback draft class. The rookie showed promise in Week 18 against the Bills' backups with a 72.4 QBR. If New England can turn three more years of a sixth-round pick into four more years of a third- or fourth-round pick, that's usually going to be a win for a roster. Especially when the only playing time Milton had during the regular season was a finale game against backups because the Patriots already have their quarterback of the future in Drake Maye," ESPN's Aaron Schatz wrote.
Milton was selected by the Patriots in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, finishing with 22 completions for 241 passing yards and one passing touchdown, along with 10 carries for 16 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown in the one game he saw time in.
While fans will be sad to see Milton go, it could be too good of an opportunity to pass up.
