Content Post A dead period topic - Drake Maye expectations for year 3 - Realistic and otherwise

[PatsFan2]

For Maye it's all about the O-Line.

Looking forward to seeing the groupings in camp.

He was given weapons also I really hope TE Eli Raridon is the real deal. He would be a Huge Plus for our Offense if him and Maye clicks.

 

[PatsFan2]

Our WR1 and WR2 are new to our system.

Listen to Julian Edelman on the Pats' playbook. Took him 3 years until he was comfortable in the system and 5 years to achieve a mind-meld with Brady:



Randy Moss of course thrived in year one, but Belichick said something to the effect that Moss was one of the smartest receivers he had ever coached.

The Squirrel had a tougher uphill battle because he had to learn how to play WR. Him originally being a QB: some guys don't pan out on that switch: the squirrel eventually did. That said: regarding A.J. Brown and R Doubs they should transition easily being accomplished WR's already. I mean Danny Amendola and Jabar Gaffney clicked with Brady day one in Josh's system.

 

[1960Pats]

I will be shocked to beat Seattle. Jax in September is brutal and I am no Lawrence fan, but he is better than Tua. NE beat the Phins last season in Miami, but that team was already showing cracks.

I dont see NE beating the Bills in Buffalo this year.

Yes. Everybody is counting the chickens before they're hatched like Maye is the next Pats HOFer.

After the Cinderella season last year that nobody saw coming, I expect 2026 to be a down year.

I can see the Pats beating anyone this year.

It took me a while but I see Maye as the real deal.

After losing in the SB, a down year is more probable than not.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

The Squirrel had tougher uphill battle because he had to learn how to play WR. Him originally being a QB: some guys don't pan out on that switch: the squirrel eventually did. That said: regarding A.J. Brown and R Doubs they should transition easily being accomplished WR's already. I mean Danny Amendola and Jabar Gaffney clicked with Brady day one in Josh's system.

And, of course so did Welker.

 

[TheRainMaker]

Many people don't know this about Aaron Hernandez, but he picked up the playbook with ease which was why he was targeted so much early his rookie season. He was a really talented player. It's a shame:

 

[neuronet]

By all accounts aj brown is high iq wr (maybe not moss level but a student of the game and sharp as hell). Bodes well for Maye in second year under McDaniels.

 

[DarrylS]

Last year my hope was that his pedestrian '24 TD to Int ratio would get better than 15 TD's and 10 Int's.
He accomplished that goal, quite well with a 31 to 8 ratio.
Anticipate with another year in Josh's system, what looks like a more formidable line, Reggie Gilliam, more seasoned receivers and AJ Brown he will continue to improve.

 

[jdlboot14]

It is very reasonable to assume that the offense will be more dynamic with these advancements...
- Maye, Campbell, Wilson, Hendo, KW, and *Larison in their 2nd year in JMD's system
- Brown, Doubs, Gilliam, Raridon, AVT and Lomu, additions

The potential reasons for offensive stagnation...
- OL inconsistency (losing Bradbury, Moses aging or injury, if AVT can't play a full year, Wilson struggles at Center)
- WR changeover (if Brown & Doubs don't catch on fast, resorting to Pop & Boutte as #1 pair, KW doesn't develop)
- Henry gets hurt and we don't have a legit TE.

 

[SlowGettingUp]

The Squirrel had a tougher uphill battle because he had to learn how to play WR. Him originally being a QB: some guys don't pan out on that switch: the squirrel eventually did. That said: regarding A.J. Brown and R Doubs they should transition easily being accomplished WR's already. I mean Danny Amendola and Jabar Gaffney clicked with Brady day one in Josh's system.

Good point. Also the slot was a particularly complex position with Brady - the whole Hoss/Juke thing that they feasted on for years. We've not really seen that much with Maye to date for whatever reason. Partly less needed because of Maye's greater athleticism and stronger arm, partly because no Jules substitute quite yet, and partly because it requires more of a QB/WR mind meld that isn't fully developed yet.

 

[patfanken]

He was given weapons also I really hope TE Eli Raridon is the real deal. He would be a Huge Plus for our Offense if him and Maye clicks.

My expectations for Riordin are going to be moderate at best. TE is a tough position to develop in. 4-500 yds would be a spectacular first year IMO. IIRC, the Bear's rookie TE didn't do much to start the year and he was the first TE taken and didn't do most of his damage until the last 3rd of the year. It takes time for TE's to start to reach their primes. 2-3 years in most cases. Eli was a THIRD round pick. Great potential, but still not exactly a top pick. He only started one season for ND.