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The New England Patriots took a big swing in the 2024 NFL Draft by selecting Drake Maye with the No. 3 overall pick.
Some analysts believed Maye was NFL-ready, while others weren’t sure of what he was capable of.
Maye had some great plays throughout training camp and in preseason games, but he also struggled at times.
With this in mind, the Patriots’ Week 1 plans at quarterback were up in the air.
Jacoby Brissett has also played well throughout training camp, and for a while, it seemed like he was going to get the nod to start the year.
That might not be the case anymore, as many analysts have noted after Maye’s recent performance.
He played exceptionally well in the Patriots’ preseason finale, causing Cris Collinsworth to sing his praises, as Awful Announcing highlighted on Twitter.
Collinsworth broke down one play, saying, “Look at this play. That is something special right there.”
Cris Collinsworth is also a big fan of what Patriots rookie QB Drake Maye is doing on SNF.
“Look at this play. That is something special right there.” https://t.co/dikyF88Xwk pic.twitter.com/VBsA8KRkvo
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) August 26, 2024
“So far, it’s fun to watch. So far, we have a quarterback controversy on our hands.” – Cris Collinsworth on Drake Maye and the Patriots #SNF pic.twitter.com/2TzzCBRfO4
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) August 26, 2024
During the highlighted play, Maye stepped up in the heat of a hot blitz and delivered a strike to fellow rookie, Ja’Lynn Polk.
It might just be the preseason, but in this play, Maye showed that he isn’t scared to stand up to pressure from a defender.
The Patriots have been one of the most successful teams in the NFL over the last 20 years, but recent seasons haven’t been as strong.
With any luck, Maye will help bring this team to the next level, and that they can compete in the AFC East once again, fighting for a coveted playoff spot.
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