Drake Maye is entering 2026 with extremely high expectations after an impressive second season marked by elite accuracy and an MVP-level performance that fell short of winning. Going into Year 3, he will have the same head coach and offensive staff, including continuity with Josh McDaniels, which is expected to unlock his best football. Hunter Henry, one of Maye’s most reliable targets, has been praising his development since his draft and now emphasizes the underrated advantage of having a full offseason in the same system. Henry highlights that the offense demands a lot from the quarterback and that day-to-day familiarity should drive a noticeable jump in progress.
"“I think the underrated thing he has this year is obviously going into Year 2 in the system is big. This system demands a lot on the quarterback position. To have a whole offseason to be in the same scheme and really build on what he did last year, I'm excited to see the jump and progress he can make on a day-to-day basis.”"
"Not only was he among the most accurate quarterbacks in the league last year, but he also fell just short of winning the MVP Award to Rams' QB Matthew Stafford, which says a lot about the kind of season he had."
"Going into Year 3, he will finally have the same head coach and offensive staff, which has many believing we have yet to see his best football. Knowing how well Josh McDaniels works with quarterbacks, it's fair to assume that Maye will continue his rise to superstardom this fall."
"In fact, his teammates are already hyping him up well before the season even begins, with the latest being one of Maye's most reliable targets on game day, tight end Hunter Henry. He has consistently sung his praises since he was drafted, but he's taken it to a new level with his latest take, which is somewhat of a warning to the rest of the NFL."
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