"From the second that the Patriots picked Drake Maye in the 2024 NFL Draft, he was immediately under some of the most pressure that any player has dealt with in the organization in many years. It could be argued that Mac Jones dealt with a similar situation, but after he quickly fizzled, analysts and fans gave up and moved on well before he was traded."
"Those expectations only heightened for Maye once he was given the start in Week 6, and his impressive performances since then have officially made him the true successor to Tom Brady that the Patriots have been looking for. He's thriving in his second season, despite the massive changes to the coaching staff, and it's clear that working with Josh McDaniels is taking his game to a new level."
"Despite concerns about the former head coach's return after three years away from the team, McDaniels is again considered one of, if not the best, offensive coordinators in the NFL. And Maye is thankful to learn from him. In fact, he is seemingly more than just thankful, as the quarterback couldn't help but gush about the impact McDaniels has had on his young NFL career so far."
Drake Maye faced intense pressure after being selected by the Patriots in the 2024 NFL Draft and then earned the Week 6 starting job. Strong performances since that start have positioned Maye as the franchise's successor to Tom Brady. Maye is performing well in his second season despite major coaching changes. Josh McDaniels returned as offensive coordinator and is widely regarded as one of the NFL's top play-callers. Maye publicly praised McDaniels' influence, calling him born to be an offensive coordinator and expressing gratitude for the direct coaching impact on his young career. Concerns about McDaniels' return faded amid recent offensive success.
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