The New England Patriots have been in a rebuilding period since Tom Brady’s departure.
They might have made the playoffs in 2021, but their production has been on a steady decline over the past two seasons.
Many believed Mac Jones could make a significant impact on the organization when he was drafted, but it was quickly made clear that he wasn’t the team’s long-term answer.
Now, the team has turned to Drake Maye, a player that they took with the No. 3 overall pick in this year’s draft.
With any luck, Maye will be able to solve a lot of the team’s woes, hopefully getting them back to a place of consistent success.
While there was a lot of optimism and excitement surrounding Maye when he was drafted, he seemed to struggle in the first few days of OTAs.
However, adjusting to the NFL can be a tough task for anyone, and it seems like he’s starting to find his footing again.
Tom E Curran via NBC Sports Boston recently discussed Maye’s growth, saying, “He looked to me as if he had taken a step forward from last week.”
"He looked to me as if he had taken a step forward from last week"@tomecurran and @PhilAPerry break down what they saw from Drake Maye at Patriots' OTAs on Wednesday ? pic.twitter.com/pHs2xb6y2N
— NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSBoston) May 29, 2024
This is great news for Patriots fans.
Maye might have a long way to go over the next few months, but the fact that he is improving is a positive sign.
It is concerning when a player struggles for so long during OTAs, but that doesn’t seem to be the case for Maye.
Maye and the Patriots will have a tough road ahead of them in 2024 to make the playoffs, but they seem ready for the challenge.
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