NFL Rumors: Five Players That Could Start New Dawn For New England Patriots

The New England Patriots are back to square one as they try to pick up the pieces since the departure of Tom Brady.

Cam Newton hardly turned things around, and Bill Belichick will have to figure out who to go with by the 2021-22 NFL season.

As mentioned in a previous post, the Pats are believed to be pinning their hopes on whoever they can in the NFL Draft.

A target is reportedly Mac Jones of Alabama Crimson Tide. The 22-year-old play-caller is considered the fifth-best quarterback in the draft and not all are confident that he could be the one to fill in the big shoes left by Brady.

Hence, it remains that Belichick and the Pats still need to take in a veteran. Several names could fit that need, including former Patriots player Jimmy Garoppolo.

Here is a rundown on who New England may consider.

Jimmy Garoppolo

The San Francisco 49ers may move on from Jimmy Garoppolo, a quarterback who could be at the top of most NFL team’s lists.

The only problem right now is that his health includes a big question mark, something the Pats do not need

If the Pats are willing to gamble on that, Garoppolo could be the guy they need to get back to competitive form.

But this is on the premise they find a way to properly nurture the 29-year-old, so he spends more time on the field than on the sidelines.

Derek Carr

Another 29-year-old play-caller that the Patriots may consider is Derek Carr.

He has proven in the past that he can perform at a certain level, someone who can keep the Pats together. But the thing with Carr is that there are areas of his game that need improvement.

Belichick could be of help in that area if they manage to acquire him from the Las Vegas Raiders.

Marcus Mariota

Marcus Mariota has proven in the past that he can elevate his game. He showed some of that last NFL season with the Las Vegas Raiders.

He would be a reasonable player to invest in, although added work is needed. Questions are in the air on how he can elevate a team and his game, but an opportunity with the Patriots could turn out well.

Mitchell Trubisky

Someone who could use a boost is Mitchell Trubisky. Despite getting picked at No. 2, the 26-year-old has hardly gotten the chance to prove what he is fully capable of.

Belichick could take a chance on him and see if he can unleash that potential that would be beneficial for both the Pats and Trubisky.

Will this be a gamble New England be willing to take?

Jacoby Brissett

If the Pats do pursue a young quarterback at the 2021 NFL Draft, Jacoby Brissett could make sense. He has shown that he can be effective as a starter with the Indianapolis Colts, owning a good arm to throw it better compared to Newton.

The opportunity could be fitting for the 28-year-old, but the Pats need to make sure they have a backup just in case something goes haywire.