Here's why Devin McCourty believes the Patriots would be doing themselves a disservice if they didn't at least explore the opportunity.
Jackson, 26, is one of the NFL's most dynamic quarterbacks. He amassed 4,333 total yards and 43 total touchdowns during his 2019 MVP campaign and is 45-16 as Baltimore's starting quarterback. He's arguably the best rushing QB in the league who would give new offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien a dangerous weapon and re-establish the Patriots as legitimate contenders.
Jackson doesn't come without drawbacks, however. He carries a hefty $ 32 million cap hit and would require a lucrative new contract when he hits free agency next offseason. Jackson's run-heavy game also makes him an injury risk; he's missed 10 games combined over the past two seasons and was unavailable for Baltimore's AFC Wild Card Game last season due to a PCL injury.
Then again, the Patriots could use a franchise-changing jolt after three seasons of mediocrity, and there's plenty of smoke surrounding Jackson. Patriots owner Robert Kraft said Monday that, while the two-time Pro Bowler has some admirers in New England's own locker room, as well.— Adrian Phillips
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