Drake Maye opens up after falling short in Patriots quarterback battle
Drake Maye isn't depressed about the fact he wasn't named the Patriots' Week 1 starter. When asked by reporters Thursday how he responded to the news, the rookie quarterback said he “won't say I'm disappointed,” but added, “Obviously, I want to play.” The Patriots named Jacoby Brissett the starter for their Week 1 game against […]
The Patriots are right to be patient with Drake Maye
Rookie quarterback Drake Maye has played limited minutes this preseason. New England Patriots Fans have been missing something for the past few seasons. Hope. Maye, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, showed glimpses of some of the traits New England fans have been looking for at the position since Tom Brady […]
Jacoby Brissett believes he’s Patriots’ starter in Week 1 over Drake Maye
Jacoby Brissett is expected to play in the Patriots' season opener against the Bengals. Despite rookie quarterback Drake Maye's strong play on Sunday, Brissett told WEEI on Tuesday that he considers himself QB1 in New England's depth chart. “In my eyes, I [starting Week 1]”I haven't heard anything different, so that's my go-to,” Brissett said. […]
Jerod Mayo drops huge hint that Drake Maye won Patriots QB job
Patriots rookie Drake Maye may have snatched the starting spot Sunday night. Maye, the No. 3 overall pick in this year’s draft, had another impressive performance for New England, throwing for 126 yards and a touchdown in a 20-10 loss to the Commanders after presumptive starter Jacoby Brissett left the game early in the first […]
Patriots’ starting QB battle ‘isn’t over’ after Drake Maye shines in preseason
The Patriots have yet to commit to projected starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett. Hours after rookie quarterback Drake Maye showed his stuff in the Patriots’ 14-13 preseason loss to the Eagles on Thursday, head coach Jerrod Mayo said the battle for the QB1 spot is “not over yet.” “When he stepped up under pressure, I thought […]
Patriots’ Drake Maye has solid night in preseason loss to Eagles
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots lost 14-13 in a preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday night, but rookie Drake Maye scored a touchdown and led the team on two of the team’s three scoring drives. The No. 3 overall draft pick out of North Carolina appeared on just one series in […]
Patriots have ‘clear’ leader in Jacoby Brissett-Drake Maye QB battle
One of the NFL’s most intriguing training camp battles appears to have an emerging leader early on. New Patriots head coach Jerrod Mayo spoke to the media on Tuesday as the team opened training camp, suggesting that veteran Jacoby Brissett is projected to be New England’s QB1 over rookie Drake Mayo. “Jacoby (Brissett) is clearly […]
Drake Maye wows Brian Daboll, Giants in latest ‘Hard Knocks’ look
When the Giants brought in quarterback Drake Maye for a dry erase test at the NFL Combine, it appeared to be love at first sight. The former University of North Carolina star has mastered the Giants’ offensive vernacular and made a big impression on Giants staff, including general manager Joe Sean and coach Brian Daboll, […]
Tom Brady’s advice for Drake Maye as Patriots camp battle looms
Tom Brady has some advice for Patriots’ next rising quarterback, Drake Maye. Surround yourself with the right people and give it your all, and that’s what helped Brady go from a sixth-round draft pick to one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. “I’m very lucky to be around him and I like him a […]
Jacoby Brissett starting over Drake Maye in Patriots camp
Jacoby Brissett appears likely to lose his spot as the Patriots’ starting quarterback. New England offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt called Brissett the franchise’s QB1, rather than No. 3 overall pick Drake Maye, during the team’s minicamp on Tuesday. According to The Athletic. “Jacoby is our starter again,” Van Pelt told the outlet. “He’s played […]