Jayden Daniels Has Blunt Response To Question About Tom Brady
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 22: Jayden Daniels #5 of the LSU Tigers celebrates a touchdown during the second half of the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Tiger Stadium on October 22, 2022 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
Jayden Daniels is expected to be drafted near the top of next month's NFL Draft, and the New England Patriots are one of the teams that could select him.
The Patriots traded Mac Jones to the Jacksonville Jaguars, and they hold the No. 3 overall pick with quarterback as a definite, glaring need heading into the new season.
New England has attempted to replace the legendary Tom Brady with multiple quarterbacks, including Jones, but Daniels says he isn't worried about pressure when it comes to succeeding a great player.
“I played in Death Valley after Joe Burrow," Daniels said at LSU's Pro Day this week.
"I feel like I’m ready for anything. I’m a game-changer at the quarterback position. That’s what I can bring to that franchise.”
The Patriots appear to be very interested in Daniels, as they sent several members of the coaching staff and front office to watch him throw. The Patriots contingent included new head coach Jerod Mayo and offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt.
The Patriots also met with Daniels after his workout, further indicating their interest.
Daniels could be taken with the No. 2 overall pick by the Washington Commanders, but the Patriots appear to be enamored with him and could choose him if he falls to No. 3.
The Patriots could also choose North Carolina's Drake Maye with that No. 3 overall pick, but that would likely mean that Washington has secured the former Heisman trophy winner in Daniels.
It's a new era in New England with Tom Brady and Bill Belichick both out, and new head coach Jerod Mayo could have his franchise quarterback in Daniels when the Patriots take to the field in 2024.
