2019 NFL Draft: Best replacements for veteran quarterbacks

New England Patriots: Tom Brady

Coming off his sixth super bowl victory, many view Tom Brady as the greatest player to ever play the game. Now at the age of 41, it is uncertain exactly how much Brady has left in the tank.

Though Brady has said he hasn’t ruled out playing until 50 years old, it is hard to believe that anybody can play at a winning level at that age, even the great Tom Brady.

With one of Brady’s favorite targets, Rob Gronkowski, announcing his retirement Sunday, the Patriots may look to select both Brady and Gronkowski’s future replacements in the 2019 NFL draft.

Perfect Fit: Daniel Jones

At 6’5″, 221 pounds, Jones is the perfect size for a prototypical NFL quarterback. Jones, who was a three-year starter at Duke, is athletic enough to make plays in the running game but prefers to throw the ball from the pocket.

Once he reaches the NFL, his coaches would like for him to put on more weight, so he is less susceptible to injuries, as well as improve his mental clock to get the ball out of his hands a little more quickly.

Jones has drawn comparisons to Ryan Tannehill, with a more refined game coming out of college, and could fit right into the Patriots system once Brady decides to retire.

Check out our podcast talking about Jones’ potential as a franchise quarterback at length here.