The New England Patriots enter the 2024 NFL season with a new head coach and a new starting quarterback. The storied franchise decided to go in a new direction, parting ways with Bill Belichick and Mac Jones in favor of Jerod Mayo and Drake. May.
The Patriots got off to a strong start with a come-from-behind win over Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Week 1, but the team has struggled since and New England is now leaning on a rookie quarterback in the second half. season.
Although Maye has shown he’s raw and needs some polishing to reach his potential at center in New England, he’s also shown flashes of brilliance, recently drawing comparisons to Josh Allen for his ability with the legs. So does his arm.
Entering Week 10, the Patriots faced a formidable opponent in Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field, but Maye and company rose to the occasion and gave the rookie a special moment. He began his postgame press conference praising New England’s defense, via Savage Sports.
“The phone was disconnected, the phone was disconnected. The notepad was taken down. We are strengthening our defenses. Please clap, please clap. Another person claps. “I’m going.” May said.
Drake Maye is such a leader.
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“The phone was disconnected, the phone was disconnected. The notepad was taken down. We are strengthening our defenses. Please clap, please clap. Another person claps. “I’m going.”
— Savage (@SavageSports_) November 10, 2024
There is no doubt that Maye is a team-first player. This bodes well for his success at the NFL level. Because Maye will quickly win over her teammates and become a clear leader in the locker room.
It will be interesting to see where his career goes from here, as he has shown signs of a player who can be a star in this league and is exactly what the Patriots need under center.
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