2024 Patriots Draft Thread

[NWPATSFAN]

But NFL defenses are prepared for that stuff. Jules was effective as a gadget guy because he was always on the field. With Milton they could send receivers long and open up some running space, sure, but the D won't be surprised by a pass - receivers will be covered.

He has the ability to line up anywhere and he's faster than the receiver corps. Even if he doesn't touch the ball, teams will have to account for him. I don't think a LB could cover him so Ds will need to adjust accordingly.

Regardless he's not a pocket QB. So he makes more sense than keeping Zappee. Depending on what the new offensive scheme will be.

Time will tell.

 

[YankeeRebel]

Any chance we actually try to develop Milton as a QB and not



I feel we at least owe him a shot to develop

 

[NWPATSFAN]

Any chance we actually try to develop Milton as a QB and not

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I feel we at least owe him a shot to develop

Of course once he makes the 53 man roster. At this point I don't think NE will keep 3 strickly QBs dressed. He'll likely be getting 3rd QB snaps at practice if lucky.

Best chance IMO as of today is to keep him rostered as the 3rd QB (emergency). Then on occassion once injuries start roster him as a TE.

 

[Yankee Traveler]

This is what I'm assuming is the hopeful plan as well. But if Milton develops into something and gets some opportunity to show off he could possibly used as a trade chip next season or the one after.

Ever seen a 6th round pick pass a first round pick on the depth chart?


Not even remotely making any kind of prediction, but if (Big If) it all came together for Milton, I could see him taking over as well, if the trade bait is high enough either way.

 

[Yankee Traveler]

He's got a cannon and can run. He was clocked on a TD run at 21mph.

Just saw footage of him throwing an orange 100 yards FWTW? An orange but still impressive.

Wow. That's fast, especially fast for 6'5"@240.

Then add pads...

An orange? That's funny.

 

[NWPATSFAN]

Wow. That's fast, especially fast for 6'5"@240.

Then add pads...

An orange? That's funny.

Joe Milton III hit 21.3 miles per hour on record-setting 81-yard touchdown run vs. UTSA

Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton not only set a new program record with his 81-yard touchdown run vs UTSA, but he hit unreal speeds too.

www.on3.com

 

[NWPATSFAN]

 

[Southieinnc]

Agree. That's why I said as a gadget guy. Take the snap, line up in the backfield, line up in the slot or outside, Sweeps, laterals...

He's got a cannon and can run. He was clocked on a TD run at 21mph.

Just saw footage of him throwing an orange 100 yards FWTW? An orange but still impressive.

Was this in the Orange Bowl?

 

[NWPATSFAN]

We could have taken him with our second pick

He's being considered a reach where he went. ESPN had him ranked as the #18 OT and #132 overall.

 

[nefansince75]

Any chance we actually try to develop Milton as a QB and not

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I feel we at least owe him a shot to develop

I don't think we owe him anything and he owes us nothing. We use him how we want, if he doesn't like it he can sit out, no different than if both sides disagree on a contract.

 

[YankeeRebel]

I don't think we owe him anything and he owes us nothing. We use him how we want, if he doesn't like it he can sit out, no different than if both sides disagree on a contract.

Oyyy always one

 

[Yankee Traveler]

Was this in the Orange Bowl?

Did he tell it "Go Big Orange" before he made it go?

 

[Dude]

The Milton pick has that Cunningham vibe from last year IMO

Hopefully he will get some opportunities if he makes the team. Sounds like he would be fun to watch on trick plays.

 

[Dude]

Agree. That's why I said as a gadget guy. Take the snap, line up in the backfield, line up in the slot or outside, Sweeps, laterals...

He's got a cannon and can run. He was clocked on a TD run at 21mph.

Just saw footage of him throwing an orange 100 yards FWTW? An orange but still impressive.

I feel they did not even try gadget plays with Cunningham. Offense was extremely boring last year. BB had his style but was too rigid, there was really nothing to lose and he kept players on bench to give fans one of the most boring and predictable offenses in memory.

 

[nefansince75]

Hopefully he will get some opportunities if he makes the team. Sounds like he would be fun to watch on trick plays.

only if they work

 

[YankeeRebel]

Okay I for one don't even want to think about trick plays. This offense has been so bad the last two years what I want to see are less three and outs, more sustained drives to give the defense a break, better red zone play, WR separation, a well balanced offense then maybe I would consider trick plays. Let's make football plays before we revert to the college game.

 

[NWPATSFAN]

Okay I for one don't even want to think about trick plays. This offense has been so bad the last two years what I want to see are less three and outs, more sustained drives to give the defense a break, better red zone play, WR separation, a well balanced offense then maybe I would consider trick plays. Let's make football plays before we revert to the college game.

I think you are over thinking it. Gadget/trick plays are just plays that are not the norm. It keeps drives sustained or even better possibly putting points on the board. They're used to keep defences honest. By moving a player of his athletiscim in different formations Ds have to adjust. Show them a gadget play once now they have to decide what's a play that's been practiced or is it just a deception? Gadget/trick/deception are synonomous. Keep the D guessing opening other opportunities.

 

[YankeeRebel]

I think you are over thinking it. Gadget/trick plays are just plays that are not the norm. It keeps drives sustained or even better possibly putting points on the board. They're used to keep defences honest. By moving a player of his athletiscim in different formations Ds have to adjust. Show them a gadget play once now they have to decide what's a play that's been practiced or is it just a deception? Gadget/trick/deception are synonomous. Keep the D guessing opening other opportunities.

yeah I know what they are and how they are used. My point was and is, I would prefer we develop and establish an offense before we worry about gadgetry

 

[Yankee Traveler]

These highlights of Patriots rookie WR Javon Baker are unreal

Patriots rookie WR Javon Baker wasn’t lying when he said bring your popcorn. His college highlights are unreal!

patriotswire.usatoday.com

 

[nefansince75]

I think you are over thinking it. Gadget/trick plays are just plays that are not the norm. It keeps drives sustained or even better possibly putting points on the board. They're used to keep defences honest. By moving a player of his athletiscim in different formations Ds have to adjust. Show them a gadget play once now they have to decide what's a play that's been practiced or is it just a deception? Gadget/trick/deception are synonomous. Keep the D guessing opening other opportunities.

Gadget plays are usually used in two scenarios: first when the opposing defense is already off balanced; second, when the offense is desperate.

I want focus on getting the opposing defense off balanced to begin with and certainly don't want to think about our offense being desperate.