Robert Kraft dropped a bombshell at the league meetings on Monday when he said rapper Meek Mill told him Lamar Jackson wants to be a Patriot.
On Tuesday, a pair of former Patriots debated on ESPN the likelihood of New England trading for the 2019 NFL MVP.
One of those ex-Pats, Devin McCourty, said the team “has to make a call and see” while Tedy Bruschi doesn’t think it’s a “realistic” possibility.
Video: Devin McCourty on @GetUpESPN — “You have to make a call and see … if you hear Lamar Jackson is interested in playing on your team.”
Tedy Bruschi agrees but says: “I don’t think this is something that would be realistic for New England.”https://t.co/PrihJx7OsB
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) March 28, 2023
Patriots fans have been debating McCourty’s suggestion on Twitter.
“No way Bill dedicates enough salary cap to land this player,” one Pats fan predicted.
No way Bill dedicates enough salary cap to land this player. https://t.co/gxCyc8eq53
— PatsFan_Mike (@PatsFan_Mike) March 28, 2023
“Devin McCourty singled out Mac Jones at his retirement ceremony as a good leader. My mind is in a pretzel right now,” another fan said.
Devin McCourty singled out Mac Jones at his retirement ceremony as a good leader. My mind is in a pretzel right now. https://t.co/0v8l2E5ypG
— His Excellency President Mike Anderson 🇺🇸 (@m_anderson2015) March 28, 2023
“I hate they’re setting Mac Jones up for failure again. Last season it was the coaching staff. This season they have no confidence,” a third fan chimed in.
I hate they’re setting Mac Jones up for failure again. Last season it was the coaching staff. This season they have no confidence.
— Ben Belford-Peltzman (@thepatriotsbeat) March 28, 2023
“If Kraft is being real about having an open checkbook why wouldn’t this be realistic for patriots? Go from having a top 20 QB to a top 7 maybe top 5,” another fan said.
If Kraft is being real about having an open checkbook why wouldn’t this be realistic for patriots? Go from having a top 20 QB to a top 7 maybe top 5.
— SportsFan (@loveandsportz) March 28, 2023
“I know this is fun to talk about, but seriously…ZERO CHANCE OF HAPPENING,” a fifth fan added.
I know this is fun to talk about, but serioulsy…ZERO CHANCE OF HAPPENING
— jason brown (@jasonbr17919299) March 28, 2023
Currently, the Patriots’ quarterback depth chart is comprised of Jones, their 2021 first-round draft pick, and Bailey Zappe, last year’s fourth-rounder.
Belichick did not offer a ringing endorsement of Jones on Monday, saying only that the would play “the best player” at the position.