NFL Writer Predicts Patriots Re-Sign Cam Newton, Draft This Quarterback

The New England Patriots may bring Cam Newton back, but they may also draft the next franchise quarterback in the upcoming draft. Will Newton get a second chance?

At least one NFL writer believes New England will get Newton back. However, he may not be the only solution to the Patriots’ quarterback situation.

New England needs a quarterback at the moment. They are in a rather fascinating spot at the moment. The start of the 2021 NFL season is almost here. The quarterback market is pretty packed with talent this offseason. We don’t really know if the Patriots will be able to get a top name in the next couple of months.

Patriots to draft their next quarterback

The Patriots’ first-round draft pick is higher than it’s been for the team in years. However, the 15th overall may be too late to get one of the top quarterback prospects in the offseason.

Mike Clay from ESPN says the Patriots will wait for their turn to select on Day 1 of the draft in late April according to him, the Patriots will trade up for the Detroit Lions selection at No.7.

“New England is in the quarterback market but would need to move up from 15th overall to land one of this year’s elite prospects,” Clay wrote. “We don’t know if they prefer Ohio State’s Fields or North Dakota State’s Trey Lance here, but a trade up makes sense regardless of who they select. Fields has an ideal frame with terrific accuracy and rushing ability. Newton would return as a bridge in this scenario, but Fields would, of course, be the future.”

New and Detroit have had great rapport over the years. They have been trade partners on many occasions. Are they still on great terms? Bob Quinn left Detroit and Matt Patricia became part of Bill Belichick’s coaching staff. Detroit fired him.

Clay isn’t the only analyst to predict a bold move for the Patriots. The team will surely make a big splash in the first round of the NFL draft.