Well this explains a lot.
With the 217th pick thrown in, no less.
Meaning the Patriots gave Joe Milton away just to move up 46 spots.
And why the sense of urgency to move a guy with his freakish arm talent and possibly unlimited potential?
Based on intel gathered from sources during the week, Milton fancied himself a starter.
He didnt see himself being given a legitimate chance to compete with Drake Maye.
And Milton gave them one.
Look, it’s good on a certain level to have Milton’s attitude.
You want a backup QB to have self-confidence.
But there’s a difference between confidence and over exuberance.
It’s great if that guy approaches every day like he could be the starter.
If he prepares like he’s going to be the starter.
Studies like he’s going to be the starter.
Practices like he’s going to be the starter.
I mean, this is the Dunning-Kruger Effect done to perfection.
Essentially Milton seems to be buying into his own hype, and getting way ahead of himself.
Believing in yourself is fine.
It’s also dandy.
But it’s also important to know your place.
Or as Dirty Harry put it so perfectly:
Best of luck to Joe Milton.
I hope someday he lives up to his opinion of himself.
I’m just glad it’s not going to happen here.
