A new era has arrived in Foxboro.
The New England Patriots reportedly plan to name Drake Maye their starting QB after backing up Jacoby Brissett for the first five games of the season.
New England selected the North Carolina quarterback with the No. 3 overall pick after receiving promotion offers from multiple teams, but ultimately decided to stick to their guns.
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New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye throws a pass during a game against the Washington Commanders on August 25, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Brissett was named the starter for training camp, but given the difficulty of the schedule, it's understandable that they don't want to start the rookie right away.
Sure, New England upset the Cincinnati Bengals on the road in Week 1, but the Pats have lost four straight since then.
Brissett completed just 58.5 percent of his passes with two touchdowns, and the Pats are considered perhaps the worst team in the NFL, along with the Carolina Panthers.
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye runs with the ball during a game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on September 19, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Brad Penner Imagen Images)
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In two seasons at North Carolina, Maye threw for 7,929 yards with a completion percentage of 64.9%. He threw 62 touchdowns and 16 interceptions and ran for 16 more points. He was first-team All-ACC in 2022 and second-team last season. Last season, he passed for 3,608 yards and 24 touchdowns.
Maye made his NFL debut in New England's 24-3 loss to the Jets in New Jersey, completing four of eight passes after sitting Brissett.
North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Drake Maye poses for a portrait after being selected by the New England Patriots in the NFL Draft on April 25, 2024 in Detroit. (Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images)
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His first start will be Sunday's home game. The Patriots are hosting the mighty Houston Texans and will likely be without Nico Collins due to a hamstring injury.
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