Inside the New England Patriots’ decision to draft Drake Maye as future franchise quarterback

Posted May 6, 2024
New England Patriots scouts and executives first got an on-field look at quarterback Drake Maye at UNC’s Pro Day, when he was throwing to Colts 2023 third-round pick Josh Downs. "The ball never hit the ground," a source, who compared it to C.J. Stroud’s performance throwing to Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave at Ohio State’s pro day in 2022, recalled. (Boston Herald)

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