I got a crazy one for you. So say Hoyer did tear his ACL, done for the year. Lombardi comes calling for Belichick, works out a trade for Mallett, Mallett goes to Cleveland to start, and the Patriots decide to take yet another Schiano cast off and sign Freeman as a back up. How likely or unlikely do you think this is of happening?

My mind is spinning! Think it might be a stretch to think the Pats would trade Mallet in-season. That would really make it scary if Brady were to ever miss any time and there’s no backup with any experience in the system. I could see Lombardi making a push for Mallett next year, but I doubt he’s giving up a 1st rounder for him. Though I wouldn’t be surprised to see Mallett back as Brady’s backup next season to finish out his contract.

I will be taking a close look at 2nd/3rd/4th round QBs in this year’s draft.