Drake Maye discusses potential reunion with Sam Howell in Washington

Posted Mar 3, 2024
It is the elephant (or maybe, the Tar Heel) in the room. As North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye enters NFL draft season, the Washington Commanders are on the hunt for an upgrade at quarterback. If Maye turns out to be the Commanders’ top target, Washington could potentially reunite Maye with former UNC quarterback and close friend Sam Howell. (AOL.com)

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