Patriots Rookie Quarterback Drake Maye Viewed as a Project
The New England Patriots view rookie quarterback Drake Maye as a project, despite showing positive signs of development and responding well to coaching. It’s unlikely that he will be the starting quarterback for the team in Week One, according to odds from DraftKings.com. Jacoby Brissett is heavily favored to start at -300, while Maye is the underdog at +220.
Throughout offseason practices, Maye has demonstrated noticeable improvement in his footwork, timing, and accuracy under the guidance of the Patriots’ coaching staff. Tom Curran of NBCSportsBoston.com has observed this progress and noted that Maye has been putting in the work to refine his skills.
While it’s likely that Brissett will start for the majority of the season, there is a possibility that the Patriots may transition to Maye around Week 13 to give him some playing time as a rookie. The team is looking towards the 2025 season as the time for Maye to potentially take over as the starting quarterback.
Chosen as the third overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft, the Patriots have high hopes for Maye’s future as a franchise quarterback. However, it’s anticipated that his development may take some time and his rookie year may not be as impactful as initially hoped. Maye’s progress will continue to be closely monitored as he works towards becoming a key player for the Patriots in the future.