Drake Maye has arrived . . .

[ZoisKing]

 

[BobDigital]

I wouldn’t either.
Lamar , mahomes, allen have at most 5 years of prime play left. Stafford has less.
Burrow can’t stay healthy.
Herbert and Love? Somewhat close but im taking Drake without a lot of thought

Yes Drake will eventually be the best QB in the NFL unless someone really good steps in behind him.

Mahomes decline + injuries starting to pile up on him. Idk if he will be the same after his first big injury, he depends so much on his physical tools.

Lamar will probably play a complete season just 1 more time and look like prime Lamar. That year could be anytime in the next 8. Outside of that flashes of greatness mix with injuries.

Stafford ain't that good and this staked team isn't long for the NFL, true of most stacked teams.

Burrow needs out of the bungles, but may be too late. Another 'Luck'.

Allen is an iron man. What can you say? Best right now imo. We will see how that looks in 3-4 years.

 

[Uptown]

 

[Uptown]

 

[Uptown]

 

[Uptown]

 

[Uptown]

 

[Huckleberry1]

You can see what he can do when he has solid OL play. The OL gave him so nice pockets to throw in and he gives us a preview of how he can carve teams up.

Hide your FA's NFL, because the Pats will have money to spend and a QB players will attract.

And he was stepping up into the pocket with pressure all around him. Sign Tyler Lindebaum and draft a RT and OG. Another year in their program and MacDaniels system and there is no limit to just how good Maye can become. He's a leader and a winner, it's going to be really fun watching this team develop.

 

[Huckleberry1]

But but but the Captain and his quitters say he's a choker and he sucks.

 

[Triumph]

 

[Patsfan1645]

As I mentioned in a post a couple months ago as Drake goes so will this team. I accept that not every play or even every game for that matter will he look like a legend. But tell me what QB playing today would you rather have? Allen would be the only other guy I would consider but then I factor in his age and the fact that he has hit his ceiling and it becomes a no brainer. We have not seen the ceiling yet for young Maye, not even close. The kid has the "IT" factor in his DNA, look at his family and how they were all elite athletes. You then factor in his demeanor, his attitude, his work ethic and desire to win and you realize that we have the next franchise QB and that lightning can strike twice. If peeps dont see the big picture and know that the trajectory is never a straight line then go down the street and jump on the Jete train....they are always looking for the perfect qb.

 

[Water Boy]

Maye's rifle arm, accuracy, ability to move around in the pocket with eyes down field and the ability to tuck it and run are incredible.

The scary thing is at times he get's even better when the structure around breaks down. It's a luxury to not need an all pro level pass blocking offensive line for him to be successful.

 

[NFL Mystique]

Thus far, what would you say he is good to elite at and where are improvements needed?

My opinion.

Strengths:
Arm talent
Mobility
Leadership
Deep balls
Improving upon weaknesses on a weekly basis

Weaknesses:

Not reacting to pressure fast enough in the pocket (IE not dumping it off quickly or side sweeping a rusher like TB used too)
Turnovers/trying too much at times

 

[KCSVEN]

Thus far, what would you say he is good to elite at and where are improvements needed?

My opinion.

Strengths:
Arm talent
Mobility
Leadership
Deep balls
Improving upon weaknesses on a weekly basis

Weaknesses:

Not reacting to pressure fast enough in the pocket (IE not dumping it off quickly or side sweeping a rusher like TB used too)
Turnovers/trying too much at times

I can’t believe I get to watch Drake Maye lead the Patriots for the next 15+ years. Brady went by fast, so going to savor every moment.

He still needs improvement on diagnosing the defenses, which is just something that comes the more he sees defenses. That said he is really good at it, but he does get fooled, as all QBs do but will be fooled less as time goes on.

Brady was well into his career when he said that he finally felt like he had all the answers to the test.

Brady release was so quick because he knew who would be open pre snap, also helped the talent could get open quick
If they somehow get anywhere close to Moss,Welker,Gronk, Edelman etc. weapons Maye will break records.
His play style is so much fun to watch on top of everything else.

 

[scott99]

It’s in completion percentage and tied for first in yards per completion.

 

[PatsFan2]

I can’t believe I get to watch Drake Maye lead the Patriots for the next 15+ years. Brady went by fast, so going to savor every moment.

He still needs improvement on diagnosing the defenses, which is just something that comes the more he sees defenses. That said he is really good at it, but he does get fooled, as all QBs do but will be fooled less as time goes on.

Brady was well into his career when he said that he finally felt like he had all the answers to the test.

Brady release was so quick because he knew who would be open pre snap, also helped the talent could get open quick
If they somehow get anywhere close to Moss,Welker,Gronk, Edelman etc. weapons Maye will break records.
His play style is so much fun to watch on top of everything else.

That's why we know Maye have the Potential to be Great. He doesn't have anything close to what Brady had: ok maybe Diggs huge drop-off after that. Maye Needs a Young TE and a Young #1 WR 6-2 and up to truly unlock him.

 

[scott99]

I don’t care about statistics with Drake Maye, all I care about is him playing really well as well as winning. Despite my not caring about the statistical side, it’s so damned impressive that he’s top 5 in almost every category, all in just his 2nd year. The most impressive to me is his completion percentage (1st), despite not being a dink & dunk passer, he’s tied for number 1 in yards per attempt as well. Just so impressive.

Add in, he’s doing all this while being one of the most pressured QBs in football behind an average to below average OLine.

 

[PatsFan2]

I don’t care about statistics with Drake Maye, all I care about is him playing really well as well as winning. Despite my not caring about the statistical side, it’s so damned impressive that he’s top 5 in almost every category, all in just his 2nd year. The most impressive to me is his completion percentage (1st), despite not being a dink & dunk passer, he’s tied for number 1 in yards per attempt as well. Just so impressive.

scottstraDamus are you scouting WR's and TE's in the 2026 Draft: we need one of each.

 

[scott99]

scottstraDamus are you scouting WR's and TE's in the 2026 Draft: we need one of each.

Wow, thanks for the compliment ! Yes I’ve been watching several in each position during the college season. There’s some GREAT threads on both positions in the Draft board. I agree, I’d like to see the Pats draft either a big, fast receiver and or a big pass catching TE prior to round 3, though there have been some really good NFL TEs drafted after round 3. For instance, I really like Georgia TE Oscar Delp, probably will be available in round 3 or later, not the TOP TE available, but I like his combo of size & speed.

 

[dliverey44]

Maye had an incredible comeback against the Ravens and I am confident that he is going to be a star. But I find it somewhat concerning that he almost threw a pick at 3 min left in the 4th qtr. After that play he hit Diggs for the 20 yard gain on 4th down.

If the Baltimore player caught the Interception we would all still talk about how he makes bad decisions in crunch time. It just goes to show that luck is involved because drop changed the narrative.

All that to say please remember he is still a young player and will not always be perfect. Looking at everyone in the GDT. lol