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Some people simply want to be outraged and complain no matter what.For years you all *****ed about Bill going against the “experts” and picking players “way too early”. This year they pick the consensus 2/3 player in the draft at 3 and you are *****ing they took him where basically every draft expert said they should. Go listen to Felgar and step away from the keyboard.
Great pick. Give him a nice WR tomorrow and we have something to build around.
Drake Maye will be tough to pass on if he's there at 3. He just will be. For numerous reasons. You could throw a huge resource at the most important position in sports. Coming off a failed top 15 pick with Mac. Someone who imo was a 2nd round value. Maye is worth a 1st. This will automatically get the fanbase fired up going into next year. New HC, OC and QB. That's 3 years of security and 3 yeas to get things right. Maye is a good looking kid with a 6'4 ish/230 frame. Dad played QB at UNC and his brother played basketball. He has NFL arm talent, mobility and can work all 3 levels of the field. Plus athleticism. He's got a good work ethic from everything I've read and heard. He seems to have what you want on and off the field.
Maye has an NFL arm with strength, velocity, touch and placement. One thing that stands out of Maye is that he can be a playmaker in the passing game with a body on him, throwing off platform with someone in his face. When things aren't perfect or even "good" around him. Hes able to hit 50-55 with no hop or anything noticeable in his delivery. Tight windows. Far hash to boundary. Arm angles. Passing with tempo and ability to change up from a fast ball. Layering and feathering. His arm is legit. Flexible, strong arm that comes through when the chips are down. The NFL is all about working under difficult conditions, working under certain, specific situations. He's able to deliver a well placed ball with touch and strength in bad conditions. Something you have to think about playing in NE weathe6'4 230 and will run a 4.60 He's a weapon running the ball that will have to be dialed back but he's an absolute weapon in the rushing game. There's a lot you can do here. Designed runs included but more importantly he's got plus instincts combined with athleticism and mobility for the position. This is key. The kid can create. Not only can he pick up yards defenses inevitably give up but he out run, make you miss or pick up tough yards. A defense has to account for him on every play!Out of the top tier he's the best working within or out of structure. Working short intermediate and deep. All 3 levels. Specifically the MOF which translates to the NFL. If you can work the MOF it shows you can operate in tight spaces, go through your progressions, move defenders and know how to be on time with defenders flying around. Maye led all big time QBs working the mof and big time passes. Plus anticipation in this area of the field, coming off a WR break.
His ability to maneuver, manipulate and scramble is very impressive. Just more playmaker in his game. He can find a way with someone all over him. Or take off for a 1st down. Again he's a weapon every play whether things are good or bad.
Love his passion, willingness to pick up tough yards, make a play for his team. He's all "fight" when it comes to fight or flight. He's worked on reaching a balance there. Again that's where coaching comes in. His ability to make plays out of structure and play within structure is very impressive. He wants to make it happen with his arm or legs.
His decision making can be off at times. He does have 2-3 "hero" plays in him a game. He could check down a few more times, go for a "safe" play a little more but that's the ride with these guys and why you need good coaches, right? Plus a lot of these moments are due to too much being put on him while playmakers are leaving or his OL isn't very good. This is an area he has to clean up but he wasn't put in a great position in a lot of spots last year either.
His footwork and lower half mechanics need to improve and will lead to more accuracy on the easy stuff and more velocity on the tight window passes (20+ down field) I love his shoulders when he's working or on the move though. He's got a lot of potential here. He needs to find a consistent and comfortable base.
Too many sacks on him. From his own doing and poor pocket presence. He could improve even slightly in this department and see big results. Cut back and be more decisive when scrambling particularly pertaining next level. Designed runs, few scrambles but behind the line be as decisive as possible.
Could be a tad faster regarding his progressions but there's plenty of video of him reading left to right or we. Again, more coaching.
Maye looks like my QB1. I won't have a "top 5" grade on any of the QB's but he'll likely be QB1 with a solid 1st round grade. He'll be 22 in August I believe. So he's still a pup in many ways but plays like a big dog. Like any QB coming in coaching will be huge. He'll need his McVay or whoever to work with to reach his full potential. That said he's got everything you want and more. He's quite the package now but still only 21. To think about what he could be at 24-25 with the proper development could be scary.
As far as a player comp I see a lot o
Drake Maye will be tough to pass on if he's there at 3. He just will be. For numerous reasons. You could throw a huge resource at the most important position in sports. Coming off a failed top 15 pick with Mac. Someone who imo was a 2nd round value. Maye is worth a 1st. This will automatically get the fanbase fired up going into next year. New HC, OC and QB. That's 3 years of security and 3 yeas to get things right. Maye is a good looking kid with a 6'4 ish/230 frame. Dad played QB at UNC and his brother played basketball. He has NFL arm talent, mobility and can work all 3 levels of the field. Plus athleticism. He's got a good work ethic from everything I've read and heard. He seems to have what you want on and off the field.
Maye has an NFL arm with strength, velocity, touch and placement. One thing that stands out of Maye is that he can be a playmaker in the passing game with a body on him, throwing off platform with someone in his face. When things aren't perfect or even "good" around him. Hes able to hit 50-55 with no hop or anything noticeable in his delivery. Tight windows. Far hash to boundary. Arm angles. Passing with tempo and ability to change up from a fast ball. Layering and feathering. His arm is legit. Flexible, strong arm that comes through when the chips are down. The NFL is all about working under difficult conditions, working under certain, specific situations. He's able to deliver a well placed ball with touch and strength in bad conditions. Something you have to think about playing in NE weather.
6'4/230 and will run a 4.60 He's a weapon running the ball that will have to be dialed back but he's an absolute weapon in the rushing game. There's a lot you can do here. Designed runs included but more importantly he's got plus instincts combined with athleticism and mobility for the position. This is key. The kid can create. Not only can he pick up yards defenses inevitably give up but he out run, make you miss or pick up tough yards. A defense has to account for him on every play!
Out of the top tier he's the best working within or out of structure. Working short intermediate and deep. All 3 levels. Specifically the MOF which translates to the NFL. If you can work the MOF it shows you can operate in tight spaces, go through your progressions, move defenders and know how to be on time with defenders flying around. Maye led all big time QBs working the mof and big time passes. Plus anticipation in this area of the field, coming off a WR break
His ability to maneuver, manipulate and scramble is very impressive. Just more playmaker in his game. He can find a way with someone all over him. Or take off for a 1st down. Again he's a weapon every play whether things are good or bad.
Love his passion, willingness to pick up tough yards, make a play for his team. He's all "fight" when it comes to fight or flight. He's worked on reaching a balance there. Again that's where coaching comes in. His ability to make plays out of structure and play within structure is very impressive. He wants to make it happen with his arm or legs.
His decision making can be off at times. He does have 2-3 "hero" plays in him a game. He could check down a few more times, go for a "safe" play a little more but that's the ride with these guys and why you need good coaches, right? Plus a lot of these moments are due to too much being put on him while playmakers are leaving or his OL isn't very good. This is an area he has to clean up but he wasn't put in a great position in a lot of spots last year either.
His footwork and lower half mechanics need to improve and will lead to more accuracy on the easy stuff and more velocity on the tight window passes (20+ down field) I love his shoulders when he's working or on the move though. He's got a lot of potential here. He needs to find a consistent and comfortable base.
Too many sacks on him. From his own doing and poor pocket presence. He could improve even slightly in this department and see big results. Cut back and be more decisive when scrambling particularly pertaining next level. Designed runs, few scrambles but behind the line be as decisive as possible.
Could be a tad faster regarding his progressions but there's plenty of video of him reading left to right or we. Again, more coaching.
Maye looks like my QB1. I won't have a "top 5" grade on any of the QB's but he'll likely be QB1 with a solid 1st round grade. He'll be 22 in August I believe. So he's still a pup in many ways but plays like a big dog. Like any QB coming in coaching will be huge. He'll need his McVay or whoever to work with to reach his full potential. That said he's got everything you want and more. He's quite the package now but still only 21. To think about what he could be at 24-25 with the proper development could be scary.
As far as a player comp I see a lot of Stafford and Allen. Good and Bad.
I just wrote about Maye and his lower half mechanics in the ptp thread. He really makes it hard on himself but in fairness that system had him taking some time during his dropbacks - between the routes (sometimes bery bad, unnecessary things like getting too fancy at the los, deep routes with little nuance ) He drifts and finds himself towards pressure even if it's one threat. Has to climb instead of draft sideways. He has to really work on that. It's correctable but it's going to be whole effort between him, the staff, his trainers .. everything has to be quicker. There are so many similarities to Allen and the footwork is one of them. Allen used to find himself stuck in mud, not moving his feet quite often. I really believe this is the main issue with Maye. This along with occasionally losing sight of second level defenders, being slow at times either just hitting his 1st target (aggressiveness needs to be tamed) or checking down/throwing it away.
Maye is a monster, man. Like if he hits look out. He's an animal with tremendous natural gifts and NFL qualities. He's a beast that needs his energy funneled the right way. He's the only guy I would have gambled on here besides obviously Williams (qbs). Couldn't be happier bc this is the kind of guy (***if he hits***) that can go toe to toe with the top of the NFL class.
It's a gamble but one I would have made.
Go Pats!!!!
Never miss an opportunity to bag the Krafts do you.
The consensus was he was a top 3 pick, plenty of analysts had him going to us but noooo, it's the Krafts.
None of that has anything to do with you blaming the Krafts yet again for something that was clearly the obvious choice in most analysts eyes.Time will tell, but I am going to have to go with BB and many of other qualified draft experts such as Sims: Maye has a long way to go. Maybe he will turn into Josh Allen, maybe not. I hope he does, but I think that the Patriots should have traded down. They could have gotten a blue chip WR plus a LT or a blue chip WR plus a second tier QB, but instead they drafted a gamble.
Maye is a gamble that will have to sit for a year or two (who did Mad Mel say could be ready in 5-6 years?) unless the Krafts force Mayo to play him. Watch out.
Every single player picked was a gamble. The first qb taken is short, hides in press conferences when he loses and bascially screams look at me I am special. The second qb taken played on a team with an nfl caliber o line and wide receivers, plus he is what 21/2 years older than Maye. Come on guy.Time will tell, but I am going to have to go with BB and many of other qualified draft experts such as Sims: Maye has a long way to go. Maybe he will turn into Josh Allen, maybe not. I hope he does, but I think that the Patriots should have traded down. They could have gotten a blue chip WR plus a LT or a blue chip WR plus a second tier QB, but instead they drafted a gamble.
Maye is a gamble that will have to sit for a year or two (who did Mad Mel say could be ready in 5-6 years?) unless the Krafts force Mayo to play him. Watch out.
In what universe is Mac Jones comparable to Maye?
Time will tell, but I am going to have to go with BB and many of other qualified draft experts such as Sims: Maye has a long way to go. Maybe he will turn into Josh Allen, maybe not. I hope he does, but I think that the Patriots should have traded down. They could have gotten a blue chip WR plus a LT or a blue chip WR plus a second tier QB, but instead they drafted a gamble.
Maye is a gamble that will have to sit for a year or two (who did Mad Mel say could be ready in 5-6 years?) unless the Krafts force Mayo to play him. Watch out.
I'd like to see if he's ready by week 8.. watching his interview the kids confident, ready to work and has leadership abilities. Excellent pick!Great. Sit him this season.
Absolutely agreed 100%.. after watching his interview I was sold even more on this pick. He has a cannon for an arm and is a leader. I'd like to see him at some point this season hopefully he's ready by week 8Maye was the right pick, even though he has some issues that he'll need to overcome. They ALL do. He was THE most talented QB available at #3 plain and simple. Not taking him would have meant you were willing to take a Nix kind of QB. Someone whose ceiling is being a top 16 QB, when you had a chance to pick a guy whose ceiling is top 5.
Even if it doesn't work out, the upside is worth the risk, since EVERY draft pick comes with risk.
Fundamentally, they have the same issues ... they are both slow to process whats happening... Fatal flaw, imo, of Mac Jones...