Jerod Mayo Unveils Quarterback Strategy for 2024 Following draft
The New England Patriots drafted former North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye with their third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and also added veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett to their roster following the trade of Mac Jones to the Jacksonville Jaguars earlier this summer.
In addition to Maye, the Patriots picked Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III in the sixth round, further bolstering a quarterback room that includes Bailey Zappe and Nathan Rourke. While Maye is viewed as the franchise's future cornerstone, questions remain about whether he will be the immediate starter. He was selected after Caleb Williams (Chicago Bears) and Jayden Daniels (Washington Commanders).
Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo has indicated that while Brissett might start the season, both he and the rookie Maye will compete for the starting position. «Coming in as a rookie, hopefully he's a sponge,» Mayo explained to NFL.com's Cameron Wolfe regarding Maye. «Jacoby is a mentor with great leadership skills. It's an opportunity for Drake to learn. We'll have open competition through spring and training camp, and the best player will take the field.»
Mayo further noted, «It's easy to say a rookie isn't ready, but what happens if he starts dominating our defense in practice?»
Meanwhile, Bill Belichick shared his candid thoughts about Maye's readiness and comparisons to Josh Allen during an appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show" on draft night. «Drake has been comparing himself to Josh Allen, which is interesting, but Josh is a unique player,» Belichick commented. «Drake is talented�big, athletic, strong arm�but he lacks experience.»
Belichick emphasized that Maye needs to improve his game understanding, particularly in reading defenses and coverages. «He has the ability to make all the necessary throws; he just needs to gain consistency,» Belichick added.
Since Tom Brady's departure, the Patriots have cycled through five starting quarterbacks, achieving only one winning season that included a playoff berth.
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1 MAI | 100 ANSWERS Jerod Mayo Unveils Quarterback Strategy for 2024 Following draft Should Drake Maye start as QB in the 2024 season opener? | ||
| Yes | 54 | 54 % |
| No | 46 | 46 % |
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