Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye is a project, and while early indications are that he’s doing well as a coach in New England, it’s unlikely he’ll be the Patriots’ QB1 in Week 1.
Jacoby Brissett is a -300 favorite to be the Patriots’ Week One starter. Maye is a +220 underdog, via DraftKings.com.
Yet, Maye’s improvement since the start of rookie minicamp in May until the end of offseason workouts a month later, it was noticeable, according to Tom Curran of NBCSportsBoston.com. Maye’s footwork, timing and accuracy improved as he worked with the Patriots’ coaching staff.
The most likely scenario, according to Curran, is that Brissett starts most of the season, but the Patriots turn the offense over to Maye around Week 13, giving him a few games as a rookie to show what he can do before falling apart. focus on 2025. as the season they hope to see him prove he’s ready to go.
The Patriots selected Maye with the third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, showing a lot of faith in his ability to become a franchise quarterback. But that development probably won’t be fast enough for him to have an impactful rookie year.
