Three questions surrounding Patriots nation are, will the Goat be back under center in 2020. Is Stidham ready to take over as the teams quarterback and if not, who do the Patriots take in the 2020 NFL draft at the position. Here are nine fits in order, that the Pats could select.
6'2" 222 LBS
Oklahoma
Evolved over his last 3 seasons. A projected day 2 quarterback. Athletic with mobility, rarely spooked, will extend plays. Can make plays with his feet when the play breaks down. Team player with grit and clutch. Decent Zip, shows accuracy when it counts and forces quarterback spies. Dangerous and Intelligent, with good arm strength. Good deep ball but forcing it has got him in trouble. Needs to trust his offensive line instead of taking off and his receivers, as he will lock on to one instead of progressing. A leader and developmental player, should be a starter. Will stand in the pocket and deliver a strike with defenders barrelling upon him. Debate on whether he has to fix his mechanics.
Tao Tagovailoa
6'1" 218 LBS
Alabama
Calm under pressure, steps up in the pocket while keeping his eyes down field. Good zip on deep balls for a south paw. Decent arm strength. Can read coverage presnap and commands the field. Helps his pass catchers pick up yards after catch. Mobile and athletic, a play action - rpo spread system quarterback who can scramble. Reads his progressions well for a developmental player. Will force the ball into tight windows, and will have to protect the ball better while carrying it. Injury history will make teams hesitant on making him the face of the franchise. Projected to go in the first two rounds.
Tyler Huntley
6'1" 205 LBS
Utah
Mobile, will extend or make plays with his legs. Good run vision to get into the secondary. Very accurate, good arm with plenty of zip. Deep pass with touch, especially on over the shoulder throws. Eyes in the back of his head when sensing pressure. Doesn't force the ball into coverage. Tough, intelligent with good intangibles. Developmental player, who is still a bit raw and untapped at the position. Needs to work on his reads. A throw first quarterback, doesn't like the ball sitting behind the line of scrimmage and will bolt if his second option is covered. Has some injury history. Being projected as a day 3 selection.
Justin Herbert
6'6" 236 LBS
Oregon Ducks
Hurt his draft stock by returning for the 2020 season and may have exposed himself. Cannon arm used to force the ball into tight deep windows. Intelligent, Accurate with touch and zip, just not while on the move however. Needs to do a better job of leading receivers and throwing away from defenders on underneath passes. Questionable pocket awareness and below average ability to go through progressions. A mobile and athletic threat. Developmental system player with consistancy, ball security, and personality issues. History of injury. Who needs to work on his presnap eye test. Projected a top 64 draft selection.
Bryce Perkins
6'3" 215 LBS
Virginia
Quick pass spread offense, athletic scrambler with a good build. Accurate with good balance between touch and zip. Doesn't have the deepest arm. Quick release putting the ball where only his receiver can get it. Intelligent on reads and adjustments. Can extend plays with his legs. Stays calm under pressure giving his pass catchers time. Day three pick, still a it raw, needs time to sit and develop. Inconsistent accuracy throwing on the run. Avoids the rush but appears uncomfortable when having to wait in the pocket.
Cole McDonald
6'4" 220 LBS
Hawaii
The Rainbow Warrior has an Ideal cannon and frame for the NFL. Ran a spread run and shoot. Can read a defense, make adjustments and lead defenders away from pass catchers. Accurate gunslinger with strength and velocity. Throws a good wet ball. Will stand in the pocket and throw the ball into some questionable tight windows. Mobile with good pocket awareness. Needs to learn to take some off down field and to take take the short throw. Questionable Mechanics at the NFL level. Projected a day 3 developmental project.
Jake Luton
6'7" 230 LBS
Oregon State
National comeback player of the year and projected day 3 pick. Athletic and mobile quarterback. Has decent arm strength and can throw the ball into windows. Pocket awareness to step up and avoid the rush. Field general on the college level. Decent mechanics but needs to develop improve to increase zip. Aviods turnovers. Good accuracy, especially when throwing off balance. Trusts his receivers and will throw to covered targets. Too quick in hitting his check down receivers. Intelligent player who lives in the film room. When asked if he could fill Brady's shoes, he said "I bring it every day and prove that I'm a leader. No matter if it's a high or a low, I'm going to keep doing it every day. However, that pans out; I'm not going to be worried about filling anybody's shoes if I'm doing the best that I can do."
Shane Buechele
6'1" 210
Good Intelligence, mechanics and accuracy. Throws into tight windows underneath. Good zip but below average power. Not a deep ball guy. Good pocket movement and awareness. Stays calm, can throw in the run and take what the defense gives him. Good pre snap read. Is good in pressure situations. Mobile enough to pick up yards with his legs. Needs to work on ball security and stop running into big hits. There is worry about his ability to hit guys down by the sidelines. Projected developmental day 3 pick.
Malcolm Perry
5'9" 190 LBS
Navy
Last on my list is this projected day 3 Prospect Navy Quarterback. More valuable player than Shane Buechele but not as good a quarterback. As I have said before many think he will be converted to slot, and myself as a running back. As Navy's quarterback I have to put this athlete last on my list. Team captain in college. Perry is an option passer or wildcat running back playing quarterback. Not quite on the levels of Lamar Jackson but still better than Joe Webb. Elusiveness and can see holes. Follows blocks. Quick, agile and can change direction to evade tacklers. Has a good side step. Can line up in the slot but there are concerns about his ability to seperate. Crisp route runner, who excelled on the quick hits. Decent blocking ability. Can contribute as a return man on punts and kicks, could be taught how to play gunner. A developmental talent that teams might want to try the Kordell Stewart approach and develop his quarterbacking attributes. If I am wrong and the league hasn't caught up to McDaniels, this could be an interesting weapon that cannot be ruled out as a future Patriots quarterback.
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