With a quarterback class that’s short on would-be starters, Joe Milton III is believed to be a possible alternative for QB-needy teams.
At the NFL’s scouting combine, Patriots coach Mike Vrabel didn’t shoot down the possibility of the Patriots 2024 sixth-round pick being dealt.
Milton, who got into the season finale against the Buffalo Bills and improved his stock with the performance, might net a decent return.
Former Patriots offensive coordinator Charlie Weis, however, wouldn’t be so quick to part with the rocket-armed quarterback.
He sees him as an asset in-house for the Patriots as Drake Maye’s backup.
“They’d have to make me an offer I couldn’t refuse,” Weis said when asked about the possibility of moving Milton for a draft pick or player. “I would not be looking to trade him.
“If you trade him, you’re going to have to replace him. Everyone likes to trade players away. Why don’t you keep him and develop him, so if the first guy goes down, you feel good about where you are.”
Weis, who was part of three championships with the Patriots, said he was impressed by Milton watching him play in college at Tennessee.
“I thought the kid had a lot of ability, and he does,” Weis said.
As for Maye, while Jayden Daniels (Washington) and Bo Nix (Denver) were Weis’ favorite QBs ahead of last year’s draft, he believes the Patriots starter has a promising future based on how well he progressed last season.
“I liked him coming out. I thought it was going to take some seasoning,” Weis said of Maye, “but watching him play during the year, he obviously has a lot of ability, and there’s a lot to work with.
“I’m sure everyone is happy they’re not looking for a quarterback (this year). They got him. I’m sure that’s the case.”
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