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The New England Patriots tried to find a long-term replacement for Tom Brady when they drafted Mac Jones in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. That didn't work.
New England has drafted a quarterback in the first round for the second time in four years.
Thursday night was just the fourth time in the common draft era starting in 1967 that QBs went with the top three picks, with three more going in the top 12.
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Quarterbacks went off the draft board at a record-setting pace. Thursday night was the fourth time in the common draft era starting in 1967 that QBs went with the top three picks, with three more going in the top 12. It was the fewest number of picks for six QBs to be drafted.