It is no secret that the New England Patriots desperately need help at the quarterback position. Although, things did not work out with Cam Newton in his first season, they still elected to bring him back for a second year.
Tom Pelissero of NFL Network is now reporting that the Patriots have been making some calls behind the scenes in an effort to move up to draft Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields.
“Several teams have been making calls about getting into the top 10 of next week’s NFL Draft — including the Patriots, who could have their eyes on Ohio State QB Justin Fields if he begins to slide,” NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero reported on Monday morning.
Fields could go as high as No. 3 to the San Francisco 49ers, but it’s looking increasingly like Mac Jones will be the pick.
Fields was once considered the second-best QB in the draft, but his draft stock has somehow dropped him lower than Zach Wilson and Mac Jones. That drop could play right into the hands of New England.
He threw for 2,100 yards and 22 touchdowns against six interceptions while adding 383 yards and five scores on the ground in 2020.
