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[Ian Rapoport] The #Patriots select another QB: They take #Tennessee QB Joe Milton at No. 193. A project, but a talented one.

  • April 27, 2024


[Ian Rapoport] The #Patriots select another QB: They take #Tennessee QB Joe Milton at No. 193. A project, but a talented one.

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  9. Love it. Was really hoping we’d get a late round qb, and this is the perfect backup plan for Maye. Absolute rocket for an arm

  10. I’ve actually heard there’s been talks for him to convert to TE, that must be the thought here.

  21. “With five QBs on the roster, it’s a crowded room for one of last year’s starters Bailey Zappe. Safe to say, he’s likely available in a trade if it makes sense.” – Ian Rapoport

  27. Per Bob McGinn’s annual draft breakdown, here’s what NFL scouts had to say about him.

    JOE MILTON, Tennessee (6-5, 246, 4.62, 6): Started five games at Michigan during a three-year stint, then 16 more for the Volunteers in another three-year stint. “Everyone is, like, ‘Whoa. Is this an Anthony Richardson? Is he a Cam Newton? Is he Josh Allen?’” one scout said. “He’s none of those things. I wouldn’t take him to think he’s going to start within three years. He might have just a ceiling as a backup quarterback, which is crazy given his talent. He has not shown me the ability to throw with consistent accuracy and make really good decisions. Everything’s been very elementary for him. That’s just the nature of the offense he plays in, not a knock on him. He’s got rare size and the best arm talent I’ve seen.” Lost his job late in 2020 to Cade McNamara and left Ann Arbor for Knoxville. Opened 2021 as the starter but an ankle injury in Game 2 sidelined him and opened the door for Hendon Hooker. Bided his time until he got a chance to start again in ’23. “No touch at all,” a second scout said. “He has toughness and speed but lacks the right nervous system under duress. Misses some easy throws.” Finished with a passer rating of 99.6, including 76.5 at Michigan and 106.7 at Tennessee. “He either throws it at his first read 1,000 miles an hour or they run him right up the middle and he gets hit,” said a third scout. “He can’t play.” Hands were 10 1/4. “I would like to draft him and find out why he can’t play,” a fourth scout said. “He has the entire package. Reminds me of Anthony Richardson. There were times this year, like against Alabama, when he had nice games. But against Georgia he stunk the joint out.” From Pahokee, Fla.

  29. Drake Mayes gonna throw one interception and people will be screaming for Joe Milton.

  31. I don’t care AT ALL how many of you who (unlike me) actually watched this guy play told me this man is awful. I don’t care. 6’5″ 236 and can huck a ball 70 yards from his knees and do standing backflips. I will die for Bazooka Joe

  37. Looking at the NFL.com grade on him, “average backup or special teamer.”

    Other than place kick holding, I don’t recall ever seeing a backup QB on special teams.

  40. TN fan here. Milton definitely took some strides this past year compared to how he looked when he first transferred to TN. Probably has the strongest arm in the NFL and he can make any throw on the field but does have accuracy issues. He looked great throwing at the combine and TN pro day. Looked timid running early in the year last year but used his legs more near the end of the season and he has the speed to take off, ran 4.5 40 at TN pro day. TN WRs didn’t help him this past year. Most likely will be a career backup but if he can be developed and that’s a big if, the sky’s the limit.

  41. We about to learn how fast Baker is in the preseason. There are about to be some 70 yard bombs he’s going to have to go find.

  43. I don’t know, guys. A sixth round pick who played QB for Michigan? There’s something about those dudes.

  44. Likely practice squad player this year but could eventually become Maye’s backup

  49. I love the pick. Throwing some bombs over the mountains. Great lotto pick to see if you can get anything out of him

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