NFL Draft 2014: Mike Freeman’s Post-Draft Notebook

May 11, 2014   ·   Mike Freeman   ·   Jump to comments

If you are Jimmy Garoppolo, just drafted by the New England Patriots, this quote Friday from Bill Belichick should both thrill you and scare the hell out of you:
We know what Ryan (Mallett's) contract situation is. We know what Tom (Brady)’s age and contract situation is. I don’t think you want to have one quarterback on your team. I don’t think that’s responsible to the entire team or the organization.
The biggest story of the draft might not have been Johnny Manziel falling, or the Rams getting even scarier on the defensive line, or Houston smartly not trading the top pick and taking Jadeveon Clowney. The story of the draft might be how the Patriots perhaps drafted Tom Brady's replacement in Garoppolo.
I love this pick for the Patriots. Typical smart, forward-thinking Belichick move.   
I hate it for Garoppolo.
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