Patriots reportedly turned down sizable trade offers to stay at No. 3, draft Drake Maye

The New England Patriots proclaimed that they were open for business before the 2024 NFL Draft, with their third overall selection up for sale. Acquiring that premium pick and the chance to draft one of the top quarterback prospects available was not going to be cheap, however. The Patriots, as head coach Jerod Mayo called it, were looking for a “bag” — a sizable offer capable of changing the franchise’s fortunes even with the No. 3 pick going elsewhere. Nonetheless, …