Getty Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel At the end of the 2024 NFL season, the New England Patriots stood at 3-13 with a chance to grab the No. 1 overall draft pick. All they had to do was lose. But the Patriots apparently underestimated quarterback Joe Milton III, who had spent the season on the practice squad only to get most of the reps in Week 18, against the Buffalo Bills. To the chagrin of Patriots fans, Milton turned in a spectacular performance , leading the Patriots to their fourth win —