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QB Drake Maye, NE (1 Viewer)
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imafallguy
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This is the first week that I’ve watched him play, and the guy has command and is able to process quickly. My immediate thought was, it’s like watching the extreme opposite of Zach Wilson
sushinsky4tsar
Footballguy
A rare bright spot in my 1QB dynasty season. I don't deserve him. I passed on him at 2.11 and felt obligated to take him when he was still around at 3.5. It was a lesson learned from the Justin Herbert draft when I decided I didn't like what was being said about his personality and leadership ability, passing on the opportunity to nab him in the 3rd round.
Waldman really seemed to be out on Maye. Come to think of it, I don't think he was too high on Daniels either. Need to go back and figure out what his big grievance was. He definitely looks the part. Especially given what he's working with. Most pleased with how his rushing ability has translated for fantasy.
Waldman really seemed to be out on Maye. Come to think of it, I don't think he was too high on Daniels either. Need to go back and figure out what his big grievance was. He definitely looks the part. Especially given what he's working with. Most pleased with how his rushing ability has translated for fantasy.
Boston
Footballguy
One side note and it is a huge one...Maye is doing a great job becoming the face-of-the-franchise/dealing with the media...he is very comfortable with the media and has some TB12 in him in that he is very supportive of his teammates (i.e. he takes responsibility) and does not give the media anything to run with...I cannot stress how important this is in the Boston media market.
TampaMike19
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Patriots got a franchise QB again. Who woulda thought. Didn’t take long either
Boston
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And they got him with their own pick as opposed to having to do one of those trade the farm deals teams do when they get desperate...that was one of the reasons I was totally against not taking a QB at #3 last year as some advocated building the team first then finding the QB...the Pats need a lot of work but the path forward just became a lot clearer because they now have the most important part and they got it without having to give up any other future assets.
As a longtime Boston fan, I feel the same way.FWIW - Bill Simmons says Maye is a sure thing.
He also liked Mac Jones. He's obviously not a scout, but still interesting.
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I think he's the real deal.
Now he needs OL protection and some actual real receivers to throw to.
Boston
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As a longtime Boston fan, I feel the same way.FWIW - Bill Simmons says Maye is a sure thing.
He also liked Mac Jones. He's obviously not a scout, but still interesting.
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I think he's the real deal.
Now he needs OL protection and some actual real receivers to throw to.
Yup...I'm 100% all in as well...he has that "it" factor and you can tell his teammates know it...also, he looks like he is going to be able to handle the Boston market...he stays even-keeled and says the right things which is beyond important...now go get him some help!
He's never rattled. Ever. It's the most impressive trait he has.As a longtime Boston fan, I feel the same way.FWIW - Bill Simmons says Maye is a sure thing.
He also liked Mac Jones. He's obviously not a scout, but still interesting.
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I think he's the real deal.
Now he needs OL protection and some actual real receivers to throw to.
Yup...I'm 100% all in as well...he has that "it" factor and you can tell his teammates know it...also, he looks like he is going to be able to handle the Boston market...he stays even-keeled and says the right things which is beyond important...now go get him some help!
Watched a lot of football yesterday and saw many veteran QBs who get those happy feet and panic in their eyes. This guy...with arguably the worst O line in football and no WRs...never rattled. He's as cool as a cucumber.
fruity pebbles
Footballguy
Was impressed he handled the bitter cold as well as he did. Tight spirals, good ball placement still. He’s a North Carolina kid.
Anarchy99
Footballguy
I now have complete faith in Maye . . . but literally no one else. I have legit concerns from ownership all the way down the food chain whether they can field a team around Maye. The roster as constituted is very mediocre, I don't love the coaching staff (and I don't think they got better as the season progressed), and I have no faith in their talent evaluation team. Worse case, they bumble their way through 5 years of Maye with multiple coaching staffs and still can't win . . . and Maye walks.
I can't see NE cleaning house again a year later, so we will get the same guys back (unless they don't want to be there). They again will go through a vault full of money and end up with retreads or overpaying their own guys. Maybe Maye can influence a couple of players to come in and start steering things in the right direction . . . but as of now, the boat is going AGAINST the tide.
I can't see NE cleaning house again a year later, so we will get the same guys back (unless they don't want to be there). They again will go through a vault full of money and end up with retreads or overpaying their own guys. Maybe Maye can influence a couple of players to come in and start steering things in the right direction . . . but as of now, the boat is going AGAINST the tide.
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zamboni
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If they can get an impact WR in free agency (Higgins, Godwin), he may get closer sooner.
Boston
Footballguy
Agreed...with their high pick and plentiful salary cap space there is no reason to think his surrounding cast won't be much improved next year...I hope they use that high pick on either McMillan or Hunter than add another solid WR in free agency and then use a good chunk of the rest of the draft and cap space on improving the line...this kid has the makings of a fantasy-stud...for those in Dynasty SF I would do what I can to obtain him ASAP.
It's critical NE loses out. Last game of the season could be tricky. Buffalo could rest starters. If I was Kraft, I'd order Joe Milton to start.
If they stick at 2, I've got to think they'll have opportunities to trade down with potentially LV, CLE, TN, NO maybe even the Jets. In any of these scenarios, they would still remain in the top 10 and be able to grab one of the top two O Lineman possibly.
As for WR, I hope they shy away from AZ WR. If they are to draft a WR this guy needs to be a slam dunk, can't miss generational talent. Not sure he is. Get a proven vet in free agency.
Check out Ben Solak's column on ESPN today on Maye vs. the other rookies. Spot on. He's not getting the recognition he deserves...because nobody gets to see him.
Boston
Footballguy
What don't you like about McMillan?
He seems like he'd be a good pick, but can you trust this organization's ability to evaluate WRs? I don't.
I keep seeing comparisons to D. London...which I don't love.
Boston
Footballguy
The problem is I (and my guess is for you as well) don't trust them with any draft pick so does position really matter? Looking at the talent in this draft I like getting the #1 WR (in theory) and let him grow with Maye...I don't have an issue going O-line either (who could?) but I don't like the fact that when I read up on Campbell and Banks (the two worthy of a high pick) I keep seeing they may be a better long-term fit at Guard...that is a big concern for me drafting that high...if they could nail that #1 WR with their pick you'd have Maye, Gonzo and Hunter or McMillan at three premium positions...that would be a very nice foundation.
Lansdowne
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Yeah there isn’t a Sewell-like prospect in this class at OT, and them being considered better fits as guards reminds me of Isaiah Wynn. Really rather not get stuck with another Wynn. I don’t mind trading down for extra assets, but really really do not want this current front office to make the decisions. They suck.
Boston
Footballguy
That's what sucks about this whole thing...none of us have any faith they can do the right thing (whatever that may be)...Kraft is out-of-his-mind if he lets Wolf call the shots this offseason...you can recover from one more year of Mayo (as painful as that may be) but if Wolf screws up another draft and free agency they will be digging out of a bigger hole than they are currently in...if that is even possible!
fruity pebbles
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Personally hope they stay at #2 and trade down. Luxury pick not needing a QB and this team has a ton of holes. Worst case Pats win one of the next 2 and the worst draft spot they get is #5. Not the end of the world, just takes trading down for a nice package of picks off the table. Mason Graham or McMillan are still there at 5.
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Anarchy99
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IMO, they are better off using the #2 pick. This regime has shown that they can muck up the draft, so multiple lower picks has a much higher chance of them making a mess of things.
Ha. So true. They couldn't screw up last year because they were going to take whatever QB fell to them. They got that right and they didn't have to think.
If that's the case, I go Hunter.
Faust
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Carlos A. Lopez
Brian Hoyer says the #Bills use #Patriots OC Josh McDaniels’ system and that Drake Maye fits perfectly into it:
“[McDaniels’] system is a proven commodity… If you really wanna look at Drake Maye — and I know everyone wants to compare him to Josh Allen — do we know what offense Josh Allen is basically running? What system he is running? It’s the Patriots system. Because [Brian] Daboll took it there and now it’s expanded over the years… But as I watch the Buffalo Bills, and I can hear the calls that Josh Allen’s making, I know that’s the scheme that they’re running.
To me, when I look at Drake Maye and his skillset and what his qualities are, he fits far more into that system than he does in the West Coast system. Because in the West Coast system a lot of it requires you to be under center, not have to be very athletic. A lot like Jared Goff… I don’t think you want Drake sitting back there and being limited to play-action passes, being under center all the time. He clearly doesn’t like being under center…
I got to see the innovation and the trying new things… if you talk to Josh [McDaniels], he’ll say you can’t just do the same thing year in and year out. You gotta add different things, you gotta add wrinkles, and you gotta adapt to the players you have.”
I cannot wait for year two Drake Maye…
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Faust
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Carlos A. Lopez
.@RapSheet says #Patriots QB Drake Maye has a bit of a “mythical reputation” around the NFL.
“Drake Maye in the NFL has a little bit of like a mythical reputation. He was the guy everybody wanted in the draft. It was Caleb [Williams], Jayden Daniels, and everybody wanted Drake Maye. Everyone tried to trade up for him… I thought and we kinda being told that [the Patriots] were considering trade options.
And then you look back on it and I don’t get the sense that they considered basically anything. I mean, they considered it, but not actually. I don’t think they were about to do anything… And then he went out and played with a not good team, without great talent, with an offensive line that should be talent — and really looked not very good, receivers that were not very good… and he looked good… [There were] a lot of reasons this [head-coaching] job was desirable. Drake Maye is the top of the list.”
New England genuinely has a star in the building and it is up to the front office to make the most of it.
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ffmail4me
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Is this guy not cooked? I hope he has something left in the tank because Maye needs some legit weapons...
