Top NFL Insider Says QB Drake Maye Has ‘Mythical Reputation’ With Patriots

Posted Feb 12, 2025
Ian Rapoport mentioned the ‘mythical reputation’ Drake Maye earned entering the 2024 NFL Draft last year around this time, further explaining that "Drake Maye in the NFL has a bit of a mythical reputation. He was the guy everybody wanted. Everyone tried to trade up for him. I thought and was being told that the Patriots were considering trade options." (Athlon Sports)

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