Drake Maye is defying most expectations during an MVP-caliber second season with the New England Patriots, but not everybody is surprised.

Dan Patrick invited ESPN analyst Tim Hasselbeck to remind everyone of his pre-draft comments about Maye. The former NFL quarterback made a statement that was considered bold in November 2023 .

“Drake Maye is to me, about as perfect of a prospect that I have ever seen in 15 years at ESPN,” Hasselbeck said on “The Dan Patrick Show” two years ago.

Hasselbeck recalled that proclamation when appearing on Monday’s show .

“The hot takes aren’t really me,” Hasselbeck told Patrick. “That’s not really what I’ve done over the last 18 years or so. So I appreciate the victory lap. I usually don’t get those. I hear when I’m wrong a lot.”

The 47-year-old ex

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