Top Nine Fits At Quarterback For The New England Patriots In The 2020 Draft.

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. 

Jalen Hurts

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. 

The 14 best fits at receiver for the Patriots in the 2020 draft.

These 14 receivers in order, are the best fits for new england, based on team needs. They are also The players who will be available come the 23rd pick of the draft. The Patriots have more pressing needs but with the lack of separation, lack of a true deep threat, and help needed on special teams, this is still a much needed position in the draft. Every pass catcher in the draft needs development and these guys are no exception.

KJ Hamler.

Penn St 

5'9" 176 LBS

The Patriots need one good receiver. I'm not talking Randy Moss, Old man Amendola who resigned with Detroit, and poor Green is getting tagged by Cincinnati. The Pats need a guy who can stretch the field or go across the middle. Hamler is a speedy receiver who can create space for the underneath guys. He's also quick and can excel on drag routes from the slot or run seams up the middle. He's got game speed, gets and keeps separations and gets yards after the catch. Teams may want to use him on reverses, as he is good at causing missed tackles. He's a little on the lighter side but the bonus with Hamler is he can also not only return kicks and punts but be a gunner as well. Projected as a day two pick.

In two seasons caught 98 passes for 1698 yards, averaging 16.9 yards and 13 Touchdowns. 17 Carries 81 yards and 1 touchdown. Averaged 23.5 yards on 44 kick returns and averaged 6 yards on 37 punts.

https://youtu.be/T3S-Tc3eaBw

Denzel Mims

Baylor 

6'3" 215 LBS

Mims can fill the role of X or Z receiver. Good with contested catches with great leaping ability and a huge catch radius. He's a homerun target, and a redzone threat. His blocking could be better, and Mims needs to work a little on his route tree. A developmental player, with a high upside for a team willing to invest the time. Projected as a day 2 pick, Mims could fall to late in the third.

In four seasons caught 186 passes for 2925 yard, averaging 15.7 yards and 28 touchdowns. 

https://youtu.be/VWpRTQqUTj8

Quartney Davis

Texas A&M

6'1" 199LBS

A true receiver, he proved there's no spot he can't play. He's explosively quick and has good speed. Not afraid to block or run through traffic across the middle. Will come back when he is covered or the quarterback is in trouble. Has a good stop and start ability.  There is room for development but the only real issue is he had leg issues. Experts project him to go in the later rounds..

In two seasons caught 99 passes for 1201 yards, averaging 12.1 yards and 11 touchdowns. He had 8 carries for 45 yards.

https://youtu.be/hLZQa16wRX4

KJ Hill

Thee (I wish we were Hawaii) Ohio St. Buckeyes

6'0" 192"

A quick slot receiver who needs to add to his route tree. Seems to have good awareness with his routes and his development may have been hindered by the changes at quarterback. He will catch in traffic, and can get seperation. Not a guy teams want to leave alone in space. Another bonus is he can play special teams as a returner. There are some areas that need improvement, which is why he is Projected a day 3 pick. 

In four seasons he caught 201 passes for 2332 yards, averaging 11.6 yards per carry and 20 touchdowns. He averaged 5.6 yards on punt returns and 20 yards on 8 kickoffs.

https://youtu.be/h16SsSYYrJQ

Joe Reed

Virginia

6'1" 225 LBS

Reed could be used like former Patriot Patterson. He can play the slot or outside and has dangerous speed. Has homerun talent. Takes what the defense gives him and isn't afraid to catch in traffic. He was in the backfield on occasion in college. A nasty kick returner and coverage specialist. A low risk high reward day 3 pick if the Patriots are willing to develop him. Reed is projected as an undrafted free agent, and has to be on the current superbowl champions radar.

In four years*, he caught 129 passes for 1465 yards, averaging 11.4 yards per catch an 16 touchdowns. 34 carries for 172 yards and 1 Touchdown. 7 tackles, 28.7 yard average and 5 touchdowns on 106 kickoffs (*Technically 3 years)

https://youtu.be/cozSt1PCIpM

Tyrie Cleveland 

Florida

6'3" 205LBS

A gunner with some kick returning experience. An X receiver who is more dangerous in short underneath routes. He would do well to learn a bigger route tree, and so he can fill that Chris Hogan flanker role. Not afraid to run block. If he gets the ball in space he's gone. Is a redzone target. With Matthew Slater getting close to retirement, it makes sense to find his replacement before he's out the door. Projected as a late round or undrafted free agent.

In four years caught 79 passes for 1271 yards, Averaging 16.1 yards and 8 touchdowns. 8 tackles, averaging 24.2 yards on 10 kickoffs. 

https://youtu.be/AT57MEnhLCs

Omar Bayless

Arkansas State

6'3" 210LBS

Another X receiver who can come down with the ball and can play in the slot. Should continue to be a redzone threat in the NFL, which is something the Patriots need. Vertical, athletic, and has shown he can beat man coverage. Something the 2019 pats receiving core struggled with. Projected as a late round pick.

In four years caught 176 passes for 2764 yards, averaging 15.7 yards and 26 touchdowns. 

https://youtu.be/APtPJSWlEKg

Devin Duvernay

Texas

5'11" 210

A deep threat with a large catch radius, who will sacrifice his body to block or to catch in traffic. Plays bigger than his 5'11" frame. Former high school track star makes him dangerous after the catch. A slot with X receiver speed. Does well with sideline catches and will pick apart zone coverage. Was a top 5 in both catches and yards in 2019. His play makes me think he could switch to corner, or be a double agent like former superbowl hero Troy Brown. A day 3 pick who can return kickoffs and needs to work on his route tree. Had enough upside for someone to pull the trigger, Will that be the Patriots?

In four years 176 catches for 2468 yards, averaging 14 yards and 16 touchdowns. 3.1 yard average and 1 touchdown on 11 carries.  9 tackles and 1 pass defended. 21.2 averaging on 26 kickoffs.

https://youtu.be/NEkOtV1AHMc

Gabriel Davis

UFC

6'3" 212

Red zone threat with a good double move to beat defenders. Fast enough to play the Chris Hogan flanker role, With ball skills to play the X. Had a productive 2019 season. Sideline threat on both short and deep throws. A good blocker. Who's wins contested catches, and it's hard to over throw him at 6'3" with his snake like arms. Projected as a mid to late round pick.

In three years had 152 catches for 2447 yards, averaging 16.1 yards with 23 touchdowns. 

https://youtu.be/5IK-uiDBEyI

Isaiah Wright

Temple

6'2" 220LBS

Compared to Mohammed Sanu, Another receiver who can do it all. He can line up in the backfield, at the X, in the slot, on the flank, under center, or as a return man. He has speed and quickness which is why Temple liked him on screens and shuttles. A video game character, who fell on his neck jumping over the wrong defender. Still needs some development but has potential grow into a NFL number 1 or 2, maybe even a solid third down back if teams want to convert him. Projected as a day 3 pick.

In four years caught 134 passes for 1552 yards, averaging 11.6 yards with 12 touchdowns. Had 552 yards and 3 touchdowns on 91 carries.  He also completed 2 of 5 passes for 40 yards.

https://youtu.be/Dx4i2nV-IXs

Darnell Mooney

Tulane

5'11" 175LBS

He could use to add 20 pounds but He's quick with good speed. He's your Ideal number 3 and back up slot receiver, who can line up in or outside. Will beat teams underneath with yards after the catch. Will turn quick slants into homerun plays. Has a decent vertical and can track down balls with ease. He can also return kicks and punts which will help him earn a roster spot, although he didn't do it much. A projected late round or undrafted free agent.

In four years, caught 154 passes for 2572 yards, averaging 16.7 yards and 19 touchdowns. Had 5 carries for 28 yards.

https://youtu.be/hCJzh7Aa2JM

Marquez Callaway

Tennessee 

6'2" 205LBS

Fast receiver with a large catch radius, comes away with 50/50 balls. He has the ability to go up and get the jump ball. Has natural hands, decent ball skills, and his size will force pass interference calls against opponents. He will need to develop his route tree but his speed and return ability make him a depth piece. Projected as a late round pick. Could fall into the lap of Belichick, just like Meyers did.

In four years*, caught 92 passes for 1646 yards, averaging 17.9 yards and 13 touchdowns. Averaged 13.6 on 40 punts, and 10.8 on 8 kickoffs. (Technically 3 years)

https://youtu.be/ier-xc4oD3k

Kendrick Rodgers

Texas A&M

6'4" 205LBS

Good Hands, decent vertical and a large catch radius. His speed is decent enough that he should stretch the field. Will win the 50/50 balls and is a redzone target. Will beat zone coverage due to his size and ball skills. He could use some development and Although he can play the outside, would make a hell of a Z receiver. Projected as an undrafted free agent, but will be a steal in the later rounds. 

In three years caught 68 for 786 yards, averaging 11.6 yards with 7 touchdowns. 

https://youtu.be/0nMFJbOM4Ng

Van Jefferson

Florida

6'2" 197LBS

Can play any of the receiver positions but will excell in the Z or the slot. Is a good redzone target and will win the 50/50 Ball. He is quick but not fast. Will get separation underneath, and cause coverage penalties down field. He's a decent blocker, and he can return punts. The Patriots needed depth in 2019 and he could step in and be that number 4 or 5 in year 1. Like many of this list, he is a special teamer, who still needs some development and is projected a day 3 pick.

In four years caught 175 passes for 2159 yards, averaging 12.3 yards with 16 touchdowns. Had 6 carries for 47 yards. 4 tackles with 1 pass defended.  Had a 4 yard average on 7 punt returns. 

https://youtu.be/hODC06BeKKg

Ask any Patriots fan and they'll tell you tight end is a priority but they'll also tell you the team needs help at receiver. The Patriots cannot afford to sit around and not try to make moves at the position. Getting receivers who can also contribute on special teams is a must as the team cannot afford to continue to sign players who are strictly special teams. These players must have caught the league's attention as Isaiah Wright from Temple was the only one not to have a combine invite.

New England's 2020 Offense and Special Teams Prospects.

The New England Patriots have some issues to address on offense and special teams to secure both the 2020 season and the future. Players are getting older and the team will only have about $30 million at the start of the 2020 league year. Here is a list of Draft Prospects the team may consider. 

Tom Brady only has a few years left and the Patriots must decided if Stidham is the man. Regardless of what they decide, they should still bring in a quarterback for competition and camp. Out of my list of forty quarterbacks these are the players they should look at to develop behind Brady. Malcolm Perry is a weapon and should be brought in and converted. I am glad Joe Burrow is not gonna make it to the Patriots, he seems money hungry with a huge ego and that would be a cancer to the Patriots way.

Jalen Hurts Oklahoma, Tao Tagovailoa Alabama, Tyler Huntley Utah, Justin Herbert Oregon, Bryce Perkins Virginia, Cole McDonald Hawaii, Jake Luton Oregon St, Malcolm Perry Navy,  Shane Buechele SMU

The team should also be looking to move on from Rex Burkhead. Bringing in a young back to compete with Brandon Bolden and maybe replace both Bolden and Burkhead  would be huge. There are several worthy backs in the draft.

Tra Minter S. Alabama, Art Thompkins UConn, Jason Huntley NM ST, Dre Brown Illinois, Maurice Thomas Miami OH, Gerold Bright Utah ST, AJ Hines Duquesne, Tracy James Abilene Christian, Sewo Olonilua TCU

With both Devlin and Johnson returning from injury and Roberts possibly leaving the team should look to sign a fullback even if they cut him someone like

Nigh Spencer Auburn, Dayton Furuta Hawaii, Kelvin Smith North Tezas

The Patriots had struggles with Separation. Joe Judge could not develop Gunner Olszewski or Phillip Dorsett. Edelman is recovering from some major injuries, Sanu is a question mark and Slater is pondering retirement. The team must bring in one receiver, and should also look to bring in a special teamer. Free agency might be too costly and they may have to turn to the draft.

KJ Hamler Penn St, Denzel Mims Baylor, Quartney Davis Texas A&M, KJ Hill Ohio ST, Joe Reed Virginia, Tyrie Cleveland Florida, Omar Bayless Arkansas ST,  Devin Duvernay Texas, Gabriel Davis UFC, Isaiah Wright Temple, Darrell Mooney Tulane , Marquez Callaway Tennessee, Kendrick Rogers Texas A&M, Van Jefferson Florida, Keith Corbin Houston

Everyone knows by now Gronkowski took to long to decide to retire and with Austin Seferian-jenkins walking away, killed the Patriots. The tight ends were hurt all year and Nick Caleb could not get any production out of his tight ends. The Patriots should keep Izzo for one more year and move on from Lacosse. They will need to bring in two tight ends, and if they cannot get their guy in free agency, any of these guys will do.

Albert Okwuegbunam Missouri, Cheyenne O'Grady Arkansas, Jacob Breeland Oregon, Adam Trautman Dayton, Devin Asiasi UCLA, Matthew Wilkerson Edward Waters, Colby Parkinson Stanford, Harrison Bryant FAU, Giovanni Ricci W. Michigan, Ahmed Wagner Kentucky 

The Patriots dealt with Injuries. Wynn was out most of 2019, Andrews, Cajuste, and  Froholdt missed the season. The Pats are going lose Joe Thuney unless a miracle happens. Marcus Cannon might be on the block to save cap. Belichick should bring in a center in case Andrews isn't ready. The team should resign LaAdrian Waddle and look at these guys in the draft.

G - Netane Muti Fresno ST, C/G - Lloyd Cushenbury III LSU, T/G - Calvin Throckmorton Oregon, T/G - Hakeen Adeniji Kansas, C/G - Cesar Ruiz Michigan , G/C - Jonah Jackson Ohio ST, G/T - Brandon Bowen Ohio St, T- Yasir Durant Missouri , T - Mekhi Becton Louisville, G - Tommy Kraemer ND, G/C - Darryl Williams Mississippi , G - Kohl Levao Hawaii, T - Scott Frantz Kansas ST, T - Terence Steele Texas Tech, G/T - Alex Givens Ole Miss, C - Matt Hennessy Temple

Stephen Gostkowski might not return to form from this hip injury, and Nick Folk was in decline before coming to New England. The Patriots should bring in one of these legs as an contingency plan.

Johnathan Song TCU, Rodrigo Blankenship Georgia, Jake Koehnke Air Force, Sam Sloman Miami OH