The New England Patriots have signed quarterback Joshua Dobbs to a two-year, $8 million contract, adding experience to their QB depth chart. With Drake Maye as the starter, the backup role will be contested by Dobbs and sophomore Joe Milton. Analysts have mixed feelings about the signing, highlighting Dobbs' veteran presence and mentorship potential, yet questioning the price tag considering his past struggles in maintaining a stable NFL presence. This signing marks Dobbs' ninth team in the league, enhancing competition in the quarterback room for the Patriots.
"Dobbs joining the Patriots was not an unexpected outcome given his connections to head coach Mike Vrabel and quarterbacks coach Ashton Grant. He adds a veteran presence behind the youngsters in the room, but paying him a reported average of $4 million per year seems like a lot relative to his contractual history."
"Dobbs can play QB and is a professional. He raises the floor on the backup position and provides another arm for camp."
"Patriots needed a veteran QB to mentor the young guys, and Dobbs is as good a backup as any other. Ideally, he's never going to see the field, but the hope is that Maye and Milton can learn from him."
"The Patriots will be his ninth different team since turning pro, and that does not include two separate stints in both Pittsburgh and Cleveland."
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