Joe Milton "Not a Good Dude" According to Patriots Insider?

[DuncanIso]

I hope he's like that here, too.

He'll get his chance when Dak gets hurt again early on.

He can’t throw.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

A couple of things here IMO;
It's interesting how ONE person's comment can negatively impact some fans' view of a player. "Joe Milton is not a good dude".....what the hell does that mean w/o context? Noticed Drake comments........does that sound like "not a good dude" to you? The Pats even took less to accommodate him by trading him to the team he wanted. That doesn't sound like a team pi__ off at a player. But suddenly, coz one person says he has attitude/character issues, some fans are taking it and running with it.


https://nypost.com/2025/05/03/sports/the-stunning-reason-behind-patriots-bizarre-joe-milton-trade/
NFL insider Greg Bedard said on his “Patriots Podcast” that the trade was made not because of a potential threat to Maye, but that Milton “and this is a direct quote from someone in the organization — ‘is not a good dude.’


“Knowing your role, playing your role, being part of a harmonious quarterback room — that was going to be an issue. It wasn’t about Drake Maye. It was just about the room

For what it’s worth, Maye — in his first public comments since the Milton trade — said this week that he had no issues with Milton.

“I texted Joe. Me and Joe came in together. We learned the offense together. We were competing every day to out-throw each other at practice. And obviously he’s got a big arm. So it was cool for him to get a chance to go and be be a backup,” Maye said.
“I think you saw in the Bills game his potential. And I think we kind of have a similar play style a little bit, and it was kind of related to our similar college offense to this offense. And it was cool to be in the room and have somebody to bounce ideas, or, ‘Hey, you remember doing this in college?’ and stuff like that.”

 

[Hawkeye0202]

The fans who are taking apart his (Milton ) game ( not accurate, can read defenses, holds the ball too long, etc. ) check this review of the top 10 QBs for the 2026 draft. You will notice some of the SAME issues Milton have are not much different from most of these TOP prospects. My point is MOST, if not all rookie/young QBs have some holes in their game. Hell, Andy Reid didn't trust Mahomes to even start his rookie season.


https://www.si.com/nfl/2026-nfl-draft-top-qb-prospects-garrett-nussmeier-drew-allar

2026 NFL Draft: Top QB Prospects Led by Garrett Nussmeier and Drew Allar​

Arch Manning didn’t make our top-10 list, but several talented signal-callers did.

 

[CWR]

That's what happens when you're a 6th round pick competing against the 3rd overall pick in the draft. He'd have to show he's head and shoulders above the 3rd overall pick. How is he supposed to do that? He's in a no win situation as far as starting goes.

The Pats media guys loved him last camp apparently. They were saying things like, if you didn't know better you'd think he was the 3rd overall...

 

[Jimbo123]

I have no issue with anyone competing for Daks job.

The thought of Milton competing for the QB1 is like thinking Mingo can compete with CeeDee for WR1.. It's crazy

 

[FanofJerry]

Just to clarify...

I'm not talking about the Dallas situation specifically...

My point is, I have now heard this stuff about teams maybe not wanting a QB competition for psychology reasons 3 different times in the past 6 months or so. Maybe it's more about qb controversy drama distracting the locker room.

I don't think any guy is pushing Dak.

I can see how a rookie could get his confidence ruined if he was supposed to be the starter and then the team acquired a seasoned vet for backup(think Joe flacco) and the rook was constantly worried about his mistakes to the point he gets the yips.

I get that competition produces results, but I don't know if Dallas is the place you want a QB controversy. The media will have a field day....it will get to the locker room...just a big distraction.

 

[DeaconMoss]

Milton was not going to sit behind another rookie, for five seasons. And sit there and be happy about it. I wouldn’t be in neither. Would anybody else with their right mind. I actually think he’s better than Drake. New England was second-guessing, even drafting Drake.

Better than Maye? bahahahahah. Next

 

[ErikWilliamsHeadSlap]

Grier or Milton.

It doesn't matter.

Anybody but Dak.

Risen or Coog.

It doesn't matter.

Anyone but Mountaineer.

 

[fivetwos]

No it does not, Milton asked to be traded. They were offered more than what Jerry offered. They accommodated Milton out of respect and took less. Because he wanted to go to Dallas.

That is completely opposite of what you are saying.
Fans just want a reason to dislike him. SMH.

I think that’s accurate. I just wonder why Dallas when the incumbent is just beginning the largest contract in league history, and his rookie deal expires before that one does.

Because his family are Cowboys fans? That’s just kind of odd and often goes out the window when guys go pro. The Pats could pull Maye much more easily than Dallas could do so to Dak, and he maybe could have even started in like Pittsburgh.

I mean….is the fact that Daks injury was as severe as it was a big enough factor? That’s just strange to me.

 

[Whirlwin]

Better than Maye? bahahahahah. Next

Hey, look, I like Maye but Milton, we stole him

 

[visionary]

A player that wants to compete?

Perish the thought

 

[reddyuta]

The fans who are taking apart his (Milton ) game ( not accurate, can read defenses, holds the ball too long, etc. ) check this review of the top 10 QBs for the 2026 draft. You will notice some of the SAME issues Milton have are not much different from most of these TOP prospects. My point is MOST, if not all rookie/young QBs have some holes in their game. Hell, Andy Reid didn't trust Mahomes to even start his rookie season.


https://www.si.com/nfl/2026-nfl-draft-top-qb-prospects-garrett-nussmeier-drew-allar

2026 NFL Draft: Top QB Prospects Led by Garrett Nussmeier and Drew Allar​

Arch Manning didn’t make our top-10 list, but several talented signal-callers did.

i wouldn't pick Drew Allar to cut grass at the Star let alone be a QB in the NFL. the most over rated prospect in College football for a long time

 

[MarcusRock]

Marcus, what part do you need a link for? The bolded part where Whirl said "It was one New England player saying that he wanted to compete for Mayes job? You already provided link... Or is it bolded italic part where Whirl said "So I'm not sure how that's not being a good dude" That part is his opinion (the "I'm not sure" part kinda gave that away) and the last I knew you didn't have to provide a link to prove a personal opinion. Expand... What are you needing a link for? I'm interested....

Not sure if serious or ....

He made a claim. I'm asking for proof of that claim. The story I linked stated, "somebody in the organization." That's not limited to a player, hence asking for a link that what the article is declaring came from a player versus staff. Does this clear things up?

 

[Jimbo123]

A player that wants to compete?

Perish the thought

If he thought he was good enough to compete, he would have requested to go to a QB-needy team (Giants, Titans, Jets, Steelers, etc) !!!! Makes no sense. The Cowboys were the highest bidder.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Crazy thought, I know nothing about the guy, but couldn't the report be true and he isn't a great guy, especially when backup QBs need to be total team players, have a great attitude, help the starting QB prepare each week, etc.? It's a unique job and not quite like being a backup at any other position.

 

[dupree89]

If he thought he was good enough to compete, he would have requested to go to a QB-needy team (Giants, Titans, Jets, Steelers, etc) !!!! Makes no sense. The Cowboys were the highest bidder.

you might be right jimbo, good point

 

[visionary]

If he thought he was good enough to compete, he would have requested to go to a QB-needy team (Giants, Titans, Jets, Steelers, etc) !!!! Makes no sense. The Cowboys were the highest bidder.

LOL at us not being a “QB needy team”

Glad youre still sleeping

 

[DeaconMoss]

Just to clarify...

I'm not talking about the Dallas situation specifically...

My point is, I have now heard this stuff about teams maybe not wanting a QB competition for psychology reasons 3 different times in the past 6 months or so. Maybe it's more about qb controversy drama distracting the locker room.

I don't think any guy is pushing Dak.

I can see how a rookie could get his confidence ruined if he was supposed to be the starter and then the team acquired a seasoned vet for backup(think Joe flacco) and the rook was constantly worried about his mistakes to the point he gets the yips.

I get that competition produces results, but I don't know if Dallas is the place you want a QB controversy. The media will have a field day....it will get to the locker room...just a big distraction.

Dak was never the same after he saw Romo come in and score a TD in like 4 passes in 15 seconds. Maybe thats what his problem is. Psychology and drama. Whatever it is. He is mostly a failure.

 

[MarcusRock]

Crazy thought, I know nothing about the guy, but couldn't the report be true and he isn't a great guy, especially when backup QBs need to be total team players, have a great attitude, help the starting QB prepare each week, etc.? It's a unique job and not quite like being a backup at any other position.

It's a possibility that not many here seem to want to consider for some reason. This guy could be a Trojan horse, lol. We'll never know what really went down but I'm always curious about "what is" if I can ever determine what the what is. Or am I looking for what the is is?

 

[zrinkill]

If he thought he was good enough to compete, he would have requested to go to a QB-needy team (Giants, Titans, Jets, Steelers, etc) !!!! Makes no sense. The Cowboys were the highest bidder.

Or he knows Dak will not last more than 6 games this year ...... like many of us.