What are people saying about some of the best fits for the Patriots?

The NFL draft is days away and I thought I would take a look at my top 5 fits at quarterbacks for the New England Patriots and what people are saying in the media. You might agree and you may think I'm off my rocker but in the end, I hope you'll have a few more names on your Board.

I have Jalen Hurts the 6th best fit in the 2020 NFL draft. Hurts reminds me of Russell Wilson with how he can stand in the pocket or prolong a play with his legs. In 56 games Hurts Competed 65.1% of his passes for 9477 yards, 80 Touchdowns to 20 Interceptions with a QBR of 162.6. Hurts is a dual threat and also Carried the ball 614 times for 3274 yards and 43 Touchdowns.

"QB Jalen Hurts is a transfer from Alabama who has steadily progressed as a passer -- he still has limitations but the improvement he's shown over his last 3 seasons is notable, the arrow is pointing in the right direction. Hurts is a perfect Day 2 QB in today's NFL, where he can shine via on extended plays, mobility, play-making ability and comfort off script. Hurts' general accuracy may temper his overall ceiling but he's a developmental starter caliber player. " - Crabbs TDN

The 7th best fit for the Patriots Tua Tagovailoa is probably a better Quarterback then Hurts. Tagovailoa could step in and be a starter on day one. The big question with him is his fragility. I think of Sam Bradford's body breakdown when I think of Tua, A Franchise quarterback who is made of glass. Bradford's career was cut short due to injury and he never reached his full potential as a starter. 

In 32 games Tagovailoa completed 69.3 of his passes for 7442 yards, 87 touchdowns to 11 Interceptions with an insane 199.4 QBR. Tua also produced 340 yards and 9 touchdowns on 107 carries.

"Tua Tagovailoa's only question falls onto his durability after suffering multiple ankle injuries and a dislocated hip. His exposure and mastery of 2018 vertical offense and 2019 WCO concepts in Alabama offense provide easy projection to the pros — he's an elite passer with rare intangibles, short area quickness and accuracy. Tagovailoa has never met a stage that was too big, either. This is a face of a franchise player who, if healthy, will be an elite quarterback soon before long. " - Crabbs TDN

The 50th overall best fit for the Patriots might just be three star quarterback Tyler Huntley of Utah. Huntley reminds me of an undeveloped Jarrett Stidham with better mobility. In 37 games Huntley Completed 67.2% of his passes for 7351 yards, 46 Touchdowns and 20 INTs with a QBR of 152.6. He also had 389 carries for 1189 yards and 16 Touchdowns.

"Tyler Huntley is a very raw prospect with the tools to develop into a decent starter at the next level. His athleticism immediately jumps off the tape, but he’s more than just a one-read scrambling quarterback. Unlike a lot of athletic quarterbacks, Huntley is perfectly comfortable keeping his eyes downfield, buying time behind the line of scrimmage, and delivering a strike down the field. Additionally, Huntley keeps his cool under pressure and rarely puts the ball in harms’ way. Overall, there is definitely enough in him to make you believe he could become a starting NFL quarterback.

However, there are quite a few hurdles standing between him and a starting job. For one, his mechanics leave a lot to be desired. Huntley’s subpar footwork and deliver lead to a loss of velocity which shows up on tight-window throws. He rarely attempts to thread the needle, so to speak, and that’s going to be an issue in the NFL. Because of his poor mechanics, he doesn’t have the downfield accuracy or arm strength required to succeed at the NFL level. The right coaching staff could fix these issues, but that’s much easier said than done. His raw talent makes him worthy of a draft pick, but he won’t be ready to start for another two or three years, if he ever is at all." - David Latham The Last Word.

The 51st best overall fit is another fan favorite, Justin Herbert. Herbert reminds me of Big Ben. When he's on, he's one of the best quarterbacks in the league, when he's off, he's not even good enough for a practice string. That's what I see with Big Ben and as I said Herbert reminds me of Ben. He's got a gun slingers mentality.

In 39 games Herbert completed 64% of his passes for 10541 yards, throwing 95 touchdowns to 23 Interceptions and finishing with a 153.1 QBR. He also had 560 yards and 13 Touchdowns on 230 carries, showing he can be a threat with his leg if given a lane.

"Justin Herbert has all of the physical tools to become a franchise quarterback in the NFL, particularly for a vertical passing offense. Herbert presents as a player with consistency issues on timing throws and troublesome lapses under pressure. Ball security is another issue, so Herbert will need to be aided by high level interior OL play to protect him from consistent duress. If everything clicks, he's a top tier talent. But the wrong situation could be nuclear. " - Crabbs TDN

Just behind Herbert is Byrce Perkins as the 52nd best fit in the 2020 NFL draft for the New England Patriots. Perkins is another Day 3 dual threat developmental quarterback. He has the parts to be a back up and possibly a starter. He just needs to be assembled. 

In 27 Games Perkins completed 64.5% of his passes for 6210 yards. He threw 47 touchdowns and 21 Interceptions for a QBR of 139.7. Perkins had 1692 yards and 20 Touchdowns on 439 carries during his two seasons. 

"With a lot of the physical tools Bryce Perkins has the traits that should give him a shot to be drafted with the idea of being developed. Having good athletic ability and short range accuracy will really benefit him going into the league. He may be best suited to play in an offense that has West Coast principals where he can take advantage of timing routes and quick strikes. Perkins is a fun player to watch and it’s hard not to root for him. I’ll be anxious to see how he develops over his senior year. At this stage it does look as if Perkins has a shot to be drafted and viewed as a career backup and someone who could come in an start a game or two if needed." - Brian Johannes NFL Draft Geek

“Perkins, another guy, could come in late,” Kiper Jr. said. “We’ve seen what Taysom Hill has done in New Orleans. I project Jalen Hurts as a fourth-round pick, as that type of quarterback that can fill a role and give defenses something else to look at. Perkins could maybe be that type of player as well, so possibility there for late rounds for him.” -Kiper Jr

Rounding out my Top Fits at Quarterback are

Cole McDonald Hawaii, Jake Luton Oregon State , Josh Love San Jose State, and another fan favorite whom I think will not make it out of the top 15, Jordan Love Utah State.

The draft is under two weeks to go and nobody knows what is at stake for the Patriots. Will the Patriots start Hoyer? Will they start Stidham? Between now and then will they sign or trade for a quarterback? We have no Idea what is going on inside the Patriots war room. It's fun to speculate but it is also causing a lot of anxiety. The draft cannot come soon enough.