Maye shows improvement, Brisket still expected to start

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saw this on pft this morning,

Drake Maye improved during the offseason, but Jacoby Brissett is still expected to start

Pats will be giving third overall pick time to sit and learn.

www.nbcsports.com

Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye is a project, and although the early indications are that he’s taking well to coaching in New England, he’s unlikely to be QB1 for the Patriots in Week One.

Jacoby Brissett is a -300 favorite to be the Patriots’ Week One starter. Maye is a +220 underdog, via DraftKings.com.

Still, Maye’s improvement from the start of rookie minicamp in May to the end of offseason practices a month later was noticeable, according to Tom Curran of NBCSportsBoston.com. Maye’s footwork, timing and accuracy all got better as he worked with the Patriots’ coaching staff.

So Maye is improving, per Curran. Thats a good thing. I am happy to hear it. Will be happier to see it in Camp and the preseason,

And Mayo & The Pats are still considering Brisket to be the starter for the season - This is also a (very) good thing.

Brisket should be under center at the beginning of the year, even if we all know Maye is the better player at that time. That's why he was brought to New England. Let him take the lumps while Maye continues to progress. Let him take the lumps while the (left side?) of the OL get settled (i think the LT spot will be a variation of musical chairs while the best candidate for the position is identified in actual games).

I understand the desire to see what Maye brings to the table in real games, but the longer we hold off installing him as the starter, the better off he will be in the long run... Mayo has to give him every advantage to succeed, even if that means keeping him on the bench for a while...

 

[Fuzz]

I saw that headline earlier today and chuckled. Even worse than the typical garbage articles that come out this time of year that are either pure conjecture or based entirely on a tweet of some kind. There haven’t been any practices in three weeks and the entire article makes one point which could have been a tweet. If this article came out three weeks ago, I would give him a pass, but this is just a poor excuse for journalism.

 

[Pape]

I saw that headline earlier today and chuckled. Even worse than the typical garbage articles that come out this time of year that are either pure conjecture or based entirely on a tweet of some kind. There haven’t been any practices in three weeks and the entire article makes one point which could have been a tweet. If this article came out three weeks ago, I would give him a pass, but this is just a poor excuse for journalism.

Eh, slow time of the year...

 

[Stu Pidassle]

Fluffy article that doesn't tell us anything new. We knew going in Drake was a project and Brisket was the bridge QB. The only token is that Maye is working well with the coaches. So far no red flags have popped on or off the field. Still too early to know how things will progress.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

Fluffy article that doesn't tell us anything new. We knew going in Drake was a project and Brisket was the bridge QB. The only token is that Maye is working well with the coaches. So far no red flags have popped on or off the field. Still too early to know how things will progress.

I agree. Mac looked great at this point in his career, and even looked good through camp, and the first half of the season. Then defenses adjusted, Mac couldn't adjust, and instead imploded. It is a long process that requires patience. Early positive signs are welcomed, but not overly important.

 

[Wingy]

I mean, who’s really gonna put up a big fight against Brisket?

 

[Pape]

I mean, who’s really gonna put up a big fight against Brisket?

Jimmy Garropolo?

lol, i kid... Or Do I? They have a history of swapping starts in New England, ya know?

Seriously though... he's just a place holder... we know it, he knows it... Maye knows it...

I just hope Mayo uses him in that role til some things get sussed out on the line etc

 

[TheRainMaker]

The Pats have a rough schedule out of the gate. When they start out 0-4, the Maye chants will get very loud. I have a feeling sports talk and the boards will be asking if Mayo for Bill was a mistake?

 

[Stu Pidassle]

The Pats have a rough schedule out of the gate. When they start out 0-4, the Maye chants will get very loud. I have a feeling sports talk and the boards will be asking if Mayo for Bill was a mistake?

As long as the team is giving good effort and the games are reasonably competitive I think fans will understand the situation. On the other hand, the Pats could go 4-0 and sports talk radio would come up with some reason that choosing Mayo was a mistake. Letting sports radio influence the direction of the team is the only thing worse than having the owner's wife making football decisions, LOL.

 

[PancakeBlockPaul]

The Pats have a rough schedule out of the gate. When they start out 0-4, the Maye chants will get very loud. I have a feeling sports talk and the boards will be asking if Mayo for Bill was a mistake?

This will no doubt happen. Whenever we lose a game, they will be calling for heads to roll, changes to be made, instant gratification etc.

 

[Grogan14]

I am looking at this year with very very low expectations. I am not concerned with wins or losses (do not care if they go (0-16) but expect

1. The team to show fight on both sides of the ball
2. No quitting
3. Improvement throughout the year
4. Give young players a chance to play

No great rush to start Maye. When AVP thinks he is ready that is the time

Major red flags will be no sign of improved play by end of season
Signs of quitting
Players not responding to Mayo

 

[Ross12]

At this point in time in Mac’s tenure, he was not even sniffing the starting job behind Cam Newton. That didn’t start to become a possibility until training camp when he started getting more reps with the 1s, especially when Cam missed some time. It ultimately came down to the final cutdowns before Cam was actually supplanted.

So, Maye being behind Brissett is really no surprise in early July. It’ll be more interesting in August what the headlines are.

 

[jimnance]

The Pats have a rough schedule out of the gate. When they start out 0-4, the Maye chants will get very loud. I have a feeling sports talk and the boards will be asking if Mayo for Bill was a mistake?

Seriously, who gives a **** what anybody on so-called sports talk radio says?

 

[sb1]

I am looking at this year with very very low expectations. I am not concerned with wins or losses (do not care if they go (0-16) but expect

1. The team to show fight on both sides of the ball
2. No quitting
3. Improvement throughout the year
4. Give young players a chance to play

No great rush to start Maye. When AVP thinks he is ready that is the time

Major red flags will be no sign of improved play by end of season
Signs of quitting
Players not responding to Mayo

Reversing the trend of undisciplined play, bad special teams and turnovers that we saw in the last few seasons would also be great to see.

 

[Sicilian]

I mean, who’s really gonna put up a big fight against Brisket?

I'm a pulled pork man myself. But yeah, when brisket is done right, it's hard to beat.

 

[Real fan 02]

The Pats have a rough schedule out of the gate. When they start out 0-4, the Maye chants will get very loud. I have a feeling sports talk and the boards will be asking if Mayo for Bill was a mistake?

I like them in that role. I want them counted out each game. I want all the experts, media talking heads to not think much of them.. it's better for them as a team and as players. This team as I've said will be far better than people will believe.

 

[Real fan 02]

Reversing the trend of undisciplined play, bad special teams and turnovers that we saw in the last few seasons would also be great to see.

Agree 100%.. I've asked this question. What if Maye shows in convincing fashion he's outplayed Brissett in camp, has made fewer mistakes, and has shown he's ready.. what do you anticipate mayo does? As Mayo's preaching competition and the best players will play based on the competition in camp...

 

[Real fan 02]

As long as the team is giving good effort and the games are reasonably competitive I think fans will understand the situation. On the other hand, the Pats could go 4-0 and sports talk radio would come up with some reason that choosing Mayo was a mistake. Letting sports radio influence the direction of the team is the only thing worse than having the owner's wife making football decisions, LOL.

Absolutely.. agreed the bill for Mayo talk ship has sailed.. i just cannot comprehend this team looking as bad as last years offense.. i just can't!!!

Sports radio host are paid to talk about an agenda by the radio program managers as is a ratings based business.

Personally I don't believe they will go winless. Right now they have a bunch of young players, veterans and unproven players that are all trying to compete and carve out a role on the 53.. Drake is the most talented QB we have, and I believe that will show come camp!

 

[sb1]

When was the last season the Pats got better into December and January instead of worse? 2018? That’s a long time.

Even in the 2008 non playoff season they got better as the season went on. Sign me up for that.

 

[Real fan 02]

When was the last season the Pats got better into December and January instead of worse? 2018? That’s a long time.

Even in the 2008 non playoff season they got better as the season went on. Sign me up for that.

What a sham that was for us not to make the post season at 11-5.. meanwhile the NFC had 2, 7-9 teams that made it that season...