Patriots reportedly considering trading big-armed young quarterback
Finding a new quarterback is often not easy and sometimes teams need to get creative in an attempt to solve the problem at the most important position on the field.
New Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek has said the team will look at all avenues in its attempt to find a quarterback and new head coach said the team’s competition there will be “widely contested.”
So, it makes sense that if the New England Patriots do, indeed, trade second-year quarterback Joe Milton, the Raiders could consider it. It’s been reported the Patriots are thinking about making Milton, who was drafted in the sixth round out of Tennessee in 2024, available in a trade.
Milton is stuck behind Drake Maye in New England. Milton, who turns 25 soon, looked good in the preseason and played well in a Week 18 win over Buffalo and showcased a rocket arm.
So, he is intriguing. The price tag would likely be a mid-round pick (maybe with some conditions based on production) and Milton is inexpensive with three years left in his rookie contract. So, there are reasons to think this could be a worthwhile pursuit without the guarantee of him becoming a quality starter.
Should the Raiders consider this trade?