Devin McCourty implores Patriots to consider Lamar Jackson trade

The New England Patriots spent a first-round pick on a quarterback just two years ago

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Mac Jones has the support of his teammates (and team owner) entering Year 3.

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But a former NFL MVP quarterback also is available for trade

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Devin McCourty believes the Patriots would be doing themselves a disservice if they didn't at least explore the opportunity.

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During an appearance Tuesday on ESPN's "Get Up!", the ex-Patriots safety said he wants New England to reach out to Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson

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"You have to make a call and see," McCourty said. "If you hear Lamar Jackson is interested in playing on your team .

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he's one of the rare quarterbacks that you say, 'He's a guy.'

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When he gets out there, he can go change a franchise. So you’ve got to at least call and say, ‘Hey, Baltimore, what’s up? What are we talking about here? What is it going to take?'"

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