"The specific player they were rumored to want was Alabama's Ty Simpson, and moving up from No. 34 to 31 would be an easy deal to get done, and the Patriots would certainly be interested."
"But now that can't come to fruition, as the LA Rams shocked everyone by not only drafting Simpson despite having Matthew Stafford on the roster, but taking him with the 13th overall pick."
"Now, New England will have to hope that another team will be desperate to trade up for potentially the third-best quarterback of the class, or maybe another offensive weapon."
"All signs pointed to Eliot Wolf and Mike Vrabel having a strong interest in trading down in the hours leading up to the draft, and while there's still a chance for that to happen, it might not be at the spot they were hoping to land."
The Patriots, picking at No. 31, were expected to trade down with teams like the Cardinals interested in quarterback Ty Simpson. However, the Rams unexpectedly drafted Simpson at No. 13, eliminating the Patriots' trade opportunity. This situation leaves New England searching for other teams willing to trade up for a quarterback or offensive weapon. The draft board's current state suggests limited chances for a favorable trade, forcing the Patriots to adapt their strategy as they navigate the draft.
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