"From the moment the Patriots selected Drake Maye with the third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, expectations were tremendously high for what the quarterback could do for the rebuilding team, even in less-than-ideal circumstances. Although he didn't get the start until Week 6, he showed impressive growth in a short amount of time, and now, halfway through the 2025 season, he's in the MVP conversation among some of the league's best."
"Despite his consistently impressive performances, Maye doesn't appear to be taken seriously by those who are already crowning the season's MVP, and he continues to be overlooked and brushed aside in favor of other quarterbacks. But Boutte wants to end that and emphatically stated that Maye is doing exactly what the others in the conversation are doing, too, so he should be just as much in the MVP discussion as anyone else."
The Patriots drafted Drake Maye third overall in 2024 and his early career featured limited starts before a breakout stretch. He did not start until Week 6 as a rookie but showed rapid growth and development. Midway through the 2025 season, Maye has entered MVP conversations due to strong play despite a new head coach, staff turnover, and a heavily reworked offense. Teammates and fans have vocally supported him, with chants and public endorsements. Some voters and analysts still overlook him, but teammates insist he matches the production and impact of other MVP candidates.
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