""No. We weren't close to trading," Wolf said. "We felt like we knew what Drake could be and, obviously, here we are. So maybe the timeline's a little bit faster than some people thought, but from Day 1 he's put his head down and worked, and he's a tremendous competitor and teammate. And obviously the improvement has shown this year on the field.""
""How much public credit is New England getting for "finding" Maye in the 2024 draft? Next to none. After Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels flew off the board with the first two selections, the QB-needy Patriots made the obvious choice, drafting the best player available on just about every analyst's big board.""
The New England Patriots held the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and received multiple trade inquiries from teams like the Giants and Vikings. General manager Eliot Wolf stated that the team was not close to trading and expressed confidence in Drake Maye's abilities and work ethic. Maye has shown clear improvement on the field and delivered MVP-level play that propelled the Patriots to represent the AFC in Super Bowl LX. The Patriots selected Maye after Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels were taken first and second, opting for the best player available despite numerous roster needs.
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