It was routine said both before and after The New England Patriots made quarterback Drake Maye the third pick in the 2024 NFL Draft because he needed to improve aspects of his game, such as his footwork before he would Be ready to enter an important competition in front of veteran Jacoby Brissett.
Patriots quarterback coach TC McCartney spoke to reporters on Thursday and indicated that Maye was ahead of schedule for New England’s Season finale on Sunday at the Washington Commanders.
“For Drake, It is like any quarterback. The worst thing is to tie his feet to his eyes.” McCartney explained, Mark Daniels shared by MassLive. “If your feet are right and your eyes are right, you have a really good Chance. He is super talented. If we can do these things right, Balls will be come out where It is should. …If There are Elements of leadership, you Only You have to learn over time how to behave as a franchise quarterback.”
Issue about Maye as a possible flop arose among New England fans after it was reported that he had been outperformed in at least a few training camps by Joe Milton III, a sixth-round draft pick. However, Maye was New England’s best signal giver in the test match against the Philadelphia Eagles on August 15 and the new head coach of the Patriots, Jerod Mayo made clear this week that the 21-year-old could overtake Brissett in the rankings as early as next Monday.
“There is apparently a difference when you come in on your first day to knock on the door of the season,” McCartney said about Mayes Developments from spring training this week. “We expected him to be here. We expected him to be here. really good. And we expect Jacoby really good. I not think any of this is unexpected.”
To Thursday, Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt said Brissett was “our starting quarterback” when the club remained “in the evaluation process.” New England coaches apparently want Maye to be a starter at Commanders Field on Sunday, and how he responds to that challenge will determine his status for the Week 1 game on Sept. 8 against the Cincinnati Bengals.
