NFL reporter makes definitive statement about Joe Milton's expected role with the Patriots

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Longtime NFL reporter Steve Wyche doesn't buy into the narrative that former Tennessee Vols quarterback Joe Milton is a threat to Drake Maye in the New England Patriots' quarterback competition.

Maye, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, is competing with Jacoby Brissett for the starting job in New England.

Milton, a sixth round selection in last month's draft, is also competing for a job with the Patriots.

Wyche, however, doesn't think there's a scenario where Milton overtakes Maye.

"There's Jacoby Brissett, the veteran, in New England," said Wyche during a recent appearance on RG3 and the Ones. "Joe Milton, at the best, is going to be the No. 3 quarterback. Whether they open the season with Jacoby Brissett as the starter or with Drake Maye as the starter with Jacoby Brissett backing him up. That is the dynamic.

"Now, Joe Milton, we saw the talent in the full season as the starter at Tennessee. Joe Milton, first off, has to establish himself as an NFL player. One way or another, Drake Maye's going to finish the season as the starter, unless he gets injured. Let's say Joe Milton shows some stuff in preseason, maybe they can trade him for some assets."

Milton is essentially battling Bailey Zappe for the No. 3 quarterback job in New England.

Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo, who is a former Vols standout, hinted this week that New England will only carry three quarterbacks into training camp, which makes these OTA sessions and minicamps extremely important for Milton as he attempts to establish himself as an NFL quarterback.