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    NFL Rumors: Joe Milton Wanted To Be Patriots Starting QB Before Trade

    Ernest Leo HernandezBy Ernest Leo HernandezApril 7, 2025No Comments4 Mins Read
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    Jan 5, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Joe Milton III (19) runs against the Buffalo Bills during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
    Jan 5, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Joe Milton III (19) runs against the Buffalo Bills during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
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    The Dallas Cowboys have acquired quarterback Joe Milton from the New England Patriots. It’s hard to say that Milton had a great run last season. The QB was kept out for most of the season after making only one start. The Patriots gave him the field only against the Buffalo Bills despite being drafted in the sixth round in 2024.

    Drake Maye was a threat to Milton’s position with the Patriots. It made sense for Milton to part ways, especially since he was not given preference. Milton was keen on being a starting quarterback, but his future was obscure.

    Recently, Mass Live reporter Karen Guregian wrote that Joe Milton fancied himself a starter, but he was not given the opportunity to prove himself.

    “Based on intel gathered from sources during the week, Milton fancied himself a starter. He didn’t see himself being given a legitimate chance to compete with Drake Maye,” Guregian wrote.

    Many were surprised when the Patriots traded Milton in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick. It’s hard for Milton to prove his worth in just one game. It’s safe to say that the Patriots preferred Maye and never really gave Milton more playing time.

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    Jan 5, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Joe Milton III (19) looks to throw a pass against the Buffalo Bills in the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

    Joe Milton Playing For The Patriots Caused Uncomfortable Feelings Between Drake Maye

    Joe Milton played for just one game, but it brought trouble to the locker room. Maye was unhappy about Milton playing their week 18 game. Maye left the locker room and refused to speak to reporters. Surprisingly, Maye family was also unhappy about the way things panned out.

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    Jan 5, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Joe Milton III (19) throws a pass against the Buffalo Bills in the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

    Maye never wanted to give up his position with Jon Milton, even for one game. A report made Maye’s stance clear after Milton played against the Bills.

    “Indeed, a league source said last month at the NFL Combine that Maye’s family was not thrilled when Milton was drafted. Maye also didn’t look too pleased about giving up the Week 18 game to Milton, leaving the locker room without speaking to reporters and then skipping locker room cleanout day,” the report read.

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    Jan 5, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Joe Milton III (19) throws a pass against the Buffalo Bills in the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

    The Patriots head coach hinted that Milton could be on the move. He also mentioned that Milton did everything he could and worked hard for the team. The Patriots have made their decision to move on from Milton. 

    Now that Maye has what he wanted, he must deliver for his team. As for Milton, he must start fresh with his new team, which seems to be more promising.

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    Ernest has been a sportswriter for more than 10 years and has written for the top broadsheets in the Philippines, like Manila Bulletin and Philippine Star. He also wrote for NBA.com Philippines and had a two-year stint with Sportskeeda before landing at Gridiron Heroics. Aside from writing, Ernest is also a sportscaster, radio host and manages a YouTube channel, Sports On Air, which has over 100 thousand subscribers.

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