New England Patriots not fully committing to Drake Maye as starting QB
- Drake Maye, the first-round draft pick by New England Patriots, may not be getting first-team reps in OTAs.
- The Patriots are reportedly hesitating to designate Drake Maye as the starting quarterback.
- Maye has signed his rookie contract with the team, but his starting role is not confirmed yet.
The New England Patriots signed rookie quarterback Drake Maye to a four-year contract worth $36.6 million, with a $23.4 million signing bonus. Maye was the third overall pick and is expected to be a key player for the team. He has been practicing with the team during OTAs and rookie minicamp. The Patriots are not giving Maye first-team reps in OTAs, indicating they may not see him as the starting quarterback yet. The team's Vice President of player personnel, Eliot Wolf, mentioned that Jacoby Brissett is currently the starting quarterback for the upcoming season. Maye has shown promise with his impressive college stats, throwing for over 8,000 yards and 63 touchdowns in two seasons at North Carolina. The Patriots hope he can become the new face of the franchise. However, there is still a long way to go for Maye and the other rookies to adapt to the team's offensive scheme. The Patriots have a collaborative approach to making decisions, including the quarterback position. Along with Brissett and Maye, the team also has Bailey Zappe and Joe Milton III on their quarterback depth chart. Maye's opportunity to start games for the Patriots will depend on his progress and readiness to take on the role.