AI-assisted summary
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye's performance is marked by both promising plays and costly mistakes.
Coach Mike Vrabel noted Maye's ability to extend plays but emphasized the need for better decision-making.
Compared to his 2024 draft class, Maye's development reflects the difficult transition for young NFL quarterbacks.
FOXBORO — The Drake Maye experience is … chaotic.
In spurts, New England’s second-year quarterback looks deserving of the third overall pick. And in between those plays, he overextends to show why he’s earned that draft capital.
The attributes are legitimate and, when it comes to fruition, Maye draws comparisons to Buffalo's Josh Allen. But there’s no replicating Allen, or Patrick Mahomes or Lamar Jackson — Drake Maye must find his own way through