Patriots reportedly have ‘legit’ interest in Lamar Jackson, hosted him twice
Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots are the kings of doing the unexpected during the NFL Draft, but it is starting to sound like they may have tipped their hand with one player they are targeting in the early rounds.
Jenny Vrentas of The MMQB reports that the Patriots met with Jackson twice during the pre-draft process — once for a private workout with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and another time for a meeting in Foxboro.
A few notes from Dallas:
+Lamar Jackson visited w/Patriots 2x: private workout in S.Fla w/McDaniels plus visit to Foxborough
+He marveled at seeing Belichick laugh
+Rosen has been told he looks like a cross btwn Eli & A. Rodgers (yes)
+All players happy to be drafted anywhere— Jenny Vrentas (@JennyVrentas) April 25, 2018
While Belichick always likes keeping his intentions close to the vest, holding two meetings with a player you have no actual interest in seems like a complete waste of time. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Patriots are seriously considering drafting Jackson.
The #Patriots interest is legit. https://t.co/y4THTp0Rbe
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 25, 2018
Even if the Tom Brady is planning to play another three or four seasons, the Patriots need to find another quarterback-in-waiting now that they have traded Jimmy Garoppolo. While some coaches have expressed serious concern over the way Jackson’s game will transition to the next level, it seems like Belichick and others in New England see something in the former Louisville star.
