Patriots' plan for Drake Maye: Here's how New England aims to set up rookie QB for success in Year 1

Posted May 21, 2024
When the New England Patriots said things would be different under head coach Jerod Mayo, they meant it. The Patriots drafted UNC's Drake Maye at No. 3, and how he develops will likely make or break the team's success going forward. He has not yet earned the starting QB job to begin the season and will compete with veteran Jacoby Brissett. (CBS Sports)

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