The Patriots imagine they acquired their quarterback of the longer term in Drake Maye with the No. 3 total choose within the 2024 NFL Draft.
Nonetheless, there’s cause why New England made it a degree to signal veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett in free company this offseason — so the group did not have to drive the rookie to start out earlier than he was prepared.
That is precisely why Tom Curran of NBCSportsBoston.com believes the “most probably situation” for Maye to see the sector as a starter will not come till late within the season.
“Maye will get his first begin towards the Colts in Week 13,” Curran writes. “The group’s playoff hopes are extinguished so a variety of the season turns into about 2025. However the very finish of the season winds up harking back to 1993 when the sunshine went on for rookie Drew Bledsoe and the Patriots completed with a flourish.”
This does not imply Maye will not see the sector till Week 13, and followers will need to see him as quickly as potential after throwing for 7,929 yards and 62 touchdowns the previous two seasons at UNC.
Curran predicts Maye will make a few fourth-quarter cameos in blowouts by the San Francisco 49ers and Miami Dolphins, however Brissett is greater than succesful to run issues till then.
The 31-year-old has a ton of beginning expertise heading into his ninth season within the league and thinks the competitors will solely deliver out the very best in everybody.
“I am excited to have him on the group and the opposite guys as properly that we drafted and picked up,” Brissett said, by way of ESPN’s Mike Reiss. “I feel it is gonna be good. Competitors brings out the very best in all of us, so I am enthusiastic about that half.”
In fact, sturdy performances by Maye in coaching camp and the preseason may entice the Patriots to go along with him sooner, however Curran expects him to have some early ups and downs.
“Maye flattens out when the pads come on,” Curran writes. “He alternates between sensible and boneheaded however would not flog himself when it is ugly.”
Maye has reportedly already improved his footwork, timing and accuracy whereas working with the Patriots teaching employees. New England is hoping his growth continues at the same price when the group experiences to coaching camp.