Seven NFL Teams Eyeing First-Round Quarterbacks in 2024 Draft: Bears, Commanders Seek Solutions; Patriots, Giants, Vikings, Broncos, Raiders Consider Upgrades

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Bears and Commanders' decisions come as no surprise given their current quarterback situations.
Chicago Bears and Washington Commanders are reportedly set on selecting one due to their lack of clear starting options.
Giants lack impact players at offensive skill positions with Daniel Jones on roster.
New England Patriots, New York Giants, Minnesota Vikings, Denver Broncos, and Las Vegas Raiders are also in the mix.
Patriots could still consider drafting a quarterback to develop behind Jacoby Brissett.
Seven NFL teams are considering drafting a quarterback in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Vikings' Kirk Cousins has been inconsistent in recent years, Broncos' Russell Wilson and Raiders' Derek Carr are both entering the latter stages of their careers.
Seven NFL Teams Eyeing First-Round Quarterbacks in 2024 Draft: Bears, Commanders Seek Solutions; Patriots, Giants, Vikings, Broncos, Raiders Consider Upgrades

Seven NFL teams are considering drafting a quarterback in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. The Chicago Bears and Washington Commanders are reportedly set on selecting one due to their lack of clear starting options. The New England Patriots, New York Giants, Minnesota Vikings, Denver Broncos, and Las Vegas Raiders are also in the mix (NBC Sports).

The Bears and Commanders' decisions come as no surprise given their current quarterback situations. Chicago has yet to find a reliable starter since Mitchell Trubisky was drafted first overall in 2017, while Washington is still searching for a long-term solution after trading for Carson Wentz last season (Pro Football Talk).

The Patriots, Giants, Vikings, Broncos, and Raiders' intentions are less clear. The Patriots currently have Jacoby Brissett as their starter but could still consider drafting a quarterback to develop behind him. The Giants have Daniel Jones on their roster but lack impact players at offensive skill positions (CSR Weekly Mock Draft 4.0).

The Vikings, Broncos, and Raiders all have starting quarterbacks but could be looking for upgrades. Minnesota's Kirk Cousins has been inconsistent in recent years, while Denver's Russell Wilson and Las Vegas' Derek Carr are both entering the latter stages of their careers (NFL.com).

Taking a quarterback high in the draft used to provide job security for coaches and general managers but did not save Pat Shurmur or help Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace in Chicago (CSR Weekly Mock Draft 4.0). Teams need to consider whether they can make it work with their current roster and how much better the team would be with a different player if they don't draft a quarterback.

The NFL Draft will take place on April 25, and we'll find out which teams decide to address their quarterback needs in the first round.



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  • The article mentions 'reportedly set on selecting one' for the Bears and Commanders but does not provide a source for this information.
  • The article states that the Patriots could still consider drafting a quarterback to develop behind Jacoby Brissett, but it is unclear if they have identified a specific player they are interested in.

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    • Seven teams are considering drafting a quarterback in the first round: Bears, Commanders, Patriots, Giants, Vikings, Broncos, and Raiders.
    • Bears and Commanders are expected to draft a quarterback due to lack of clear alternatives to start.
    • Patriots have Jacoby Brissett but could still consider drafting a quarterback.
    • Giants have Daniel Jones but lack impact players at offensive skill positions, making the decision to draft another quarterback uncertain.
    • Taking a quarterback high in the draft used to provide job security for coaches and GMs but did not save Pat Shurmur or help Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace in Chicago.
    • Teams need to consider whether they can make it work with their current roster and how much better the team would be with a different player if they don’t draft a quarterback.
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    • Patriots receive Giants’ first-round pick (No. 6 overall), second-round pick (No. 47), third-round pick (No. 70), and a future second-round pick in exchange for their first-round pick.
    • Giants trade up to No. 3 overall with a premium of 21% (2,670 points) to acquire a quarterback.
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    • CSR Mock Draft 4.0 has been released.
    • Chicago Bears are projected to draft Caleb Williams, QB, USC in the first round.
    • Washington Commanders are projected to draft Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU in the first round due to insider information from LSU Head Coach Brian Kelley.
    • Minnesota Vikings traded up with New England Patriots to select J.J. McCarthy, QB, Michigan in the first round.
    • Denver Broncos traded up with Los Angeles Chargers to select Drake Maye, QB, UNC in the first round.
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    • The Dolphins traded with the Packers in the first round and received a pick in the third round (No. 91)
    • The Dolphins selected Duke offensive lineman Graham Barton in the first round (No. 25) and Michigan defensive tackle Kris Jenkins in the second round (No. 55)
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    • Ron Wolf, a Hall of Fame general manager and father of Eliot Wolf, the new Patriots director of scouting, was known for acquiring a quarterback every year.
    • John Schneider, Seahawks general manager and former scout for Ron Wolf in Green Bay, also prioritizes acquiring a quarterback each year.
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