The New England Patriots recently selected former North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye with the third overall pick in the NFL Draft. Maye is now attending the team’s rookie minicamp, where head coach Jerod Mayo stressed the importance of hard work and improvement for the young quarterback.
While Mayo acknowledged that Maye still has a lot of areas to develop, he expressed confidence in the rookie’s work ethic. Mayo mentioned that Maye had been putting in extra time, even staying late at night, to get on the same page as the rest of the team. Maye himself acknowledged that there is still a learning curve, and he is focused on getting more reps and building a rapport with his teammates.
🎯🎯🎯 @DrakeMaye2 pic.twitter.com/RjNh7L9D0l
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) May 11, 2024
The Patriots will soon find out their first opponent for the upcoming season when the NFL releases the full season schedule. Mayo and the coaching staff are hoping that Maye’s selection will be a defining moment for their tenure with the team. During minicamp, Maye practiced wearing the same jersey number as former Patriots first-round pick Mac Jones.
Maye’s presence and strong arm have caught the attention of his teammates, who have praised his confidence and leadership. The Patriots have multiple assistant coaches dedicated to working with quarterbacks, with Mayo specifically mentioning offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt as the primary voice for Maye’s development. Van Pelt, who has experience coaching various quarterbacks, is known for his understanding and balanced approach to coaching.
Maye will compete against other quarterbacks for the starting role, including veteran Jacoby Brissett and sixth-round pick Joe Milton. Despite the high expectations surrounding him, Maye is focused on taking things one step at a time and not letting external pressure affect his progress.
Fans reacted as follows:
Can we see him throw under duress with CBs covering the pass catchers?
— The Orange Tiger (@orangetiger70) May 11, 2024
i hate the giants bro i really do
— Day 💥💫 (@abgdayday2x) May 11, 2024
THATS MY QUARTERBACK 🔥🏈🥹📸
— BëantøwnBrandøn (@Patriots_Dude) May 11, 2024
Wooooo yay! It’s going to be an amazing season 🫶🏻
— Dii R Valverde 🖤 (@DiiRValverde) May 11, 2024
Great throw but Bill is 100% right about that footwork
— Kenny Powers (@BlazeMayes10) May 11, 2024
That’s bell who could b a steal h back fullback for a change of pace . Patriots missed two roles in the running game since Brady and James white left . A good third down back and a good fullback .
— Shy (mike)Sullivan (@CheyenneSulli14) May 11, 2024
not the tightest spiral i've ever seen
— Broward Bred🇵🇹🐬🔥🐀 (@FromRagsToGP) May 11, 2024
I just hope he has more zip on the ball than Mac Jones did.
— Dr. Bronco B.S.D. (@MrVining13) May 11, 2024
Literally everyone in the comments could have thrown this
— Mac (@LakeShowMac) May 13, 2024
Mayo emphasized that Maye still has a long way to go in his development as an NFL quarterback. The limited practice sessions and offseason workout regulations pose challenges, but Mayo believes that hard work will pay off. The team is optimistic about Maye’s potential and his ability to become a cornerstone of the new era of Patriots football.
