New England Patriots links 4/16/24 – Just say NO to Pats drafting QB J.J. McCarthy at No. 3

Daily news and links for Tuesday

TEAM TALK

• Patriots 2024 Mock Draft Tracker.
• Evan Lazar’s 2024 Big Board: 50 favorite draft fits for the Patriots.
• Mike Dussault tackles this week’s Patriots Mailbag: Finalizing the Patriots draft outlook.
• Alexandra Francisco reports on Rob Gronkowski delivering epic ‘Gronk Spikes’ at the Boston Marathon and Fenway Park on Patriots’ Day.

LOCAL LINKS

• Tom E. Curran wonders if it’s time for fans to prepare for a J.J. McCarthy reality in New England
• Andrew Callahan identifies 10 potential Patriots WR prospect draft picks.
• Mark Daniels examines the Pats at Offensive Line and previews draft prospects: Will the team add another guard?
• Phil Perry breaks down the best linebacker fits: Can the Patriots unearth a Day 3 gem at the LB position?
• Phil Perry and Tom E. Curran share their instant reactions to the Pats’ meeting with Washington QB Michael Penix.
• Mike D’Abate reports New England hosted Mississippi State CB Decamerion Richardson for a top-30 visit.
• Mike Kadlick’s Patriots Mailbag: What will it take for New England to land Brandon Aiyuk?
• Ian Logue’s Patriots Notebook: McCarthy’s stock continues to rise; Jets targeting offense in Round 1? Odds & ends.
• Jon Alfano notes Troy Brown remains with New England after interest in Arizona State WRs coach vacancy job.
• Matt Dolloff posts his latest Patriots Mock Draft: Best-case scenarios. Pats pick QB Drake Maye at No. 3.
• Lauren Campbell highlights Mel Kiper who believes the Patriots will keep the No. 3 pick and drat QB Drake Maye.
• Jordy McElroy’s full Patriots 7-round mock draft: How would Patriots draft look if Tom Brady returned?
• Locked On Patriots podcast: Mike D’Abate is joined by Patriots salary cap expert Miguel ‘PatsCap’ Benzan to discuss Kyle Dugger’s contract, financing the 2024 Draft class and answer salary cap questions. (1 hour)

NATIONAL NEWS

• Cody Benjamin (CBS Sports) 10 notable players, coaches and executives who will be most affected by the draft: Patriots coach Jerod Mayo included.
• Jeff Kerr (CBS Sports) Top three 2024 NFL free agents at every defensive position: Justin Simmons, Stephon Gilmore best available.
• Ryan Wilson (CBS Sports) Top 100 Big Board: 17 WRs lead way; J.J. McCarthy sits at No. 25, just behind Michael Penix Jr.
• Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Jayden Daniels pulling away from Drake Maye as clear betting favorite to be No. 2 pick.
• Alex Kay (Bleacher Report) Teams primed to make shocking picks in 1st Round. Patriots included, taking QB J.J. McCarthy at No. 3.
• Maurice Moton (Bleacher Report) 1 Mistake each team picking in the Top 10 should avoid in the 2024 NFL Draft. Patriots included: Drafting QB J.J. McCarthy.
• Scott Polacek (Bleacher Report) NFL Coach: Jim Harbaugh ‘didn’t trust’ J.J. McCarthy like Andrew Luck at Michigan.
• Charles Robinson and Charles McDonald (Yahoo! Sports) 2024 All-Juice Team: 10th annual edition.
• Conor Orr (SI) A wish list of teams for the best QBs in the 2024 NFL Draft. No Pats. /Ha!
• Garrett Podell (CBS Sports) Why North Carolina’s Drake Maye is clearly No. 2 QB in class over LSU’s Jayden Daniels.
• Peter Schrager (NFL.com) 2024 NFL mock draft: Giants leap up for J.J. McCarthy. Pats pick Drake Maye at No. 3.
• Matt Verderame (SI) 2024 NFL all-trades mock draft: 32 Deals for all 32 teams.