NFL notes: Why the Patriots' real work will continue after the 2024 draft — quarterback or not – Boston Herald
What happens if the Patriots pick a quarterback at No. 3 overall? A new clock starts. The contract clock; a four-year window for the Patriots to build around their new rookie quarterback and his predetermined four-year deal worth $35.8 million with a fifth-year option. That contract will afford the Pats immense financial flexibility before they must either commit to him long-term with a massive extension or pivot and pay a new quarterback.