Reportedly, the New England Patriots harbor reservations about North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Drake Maye as they deliberate their options for the No. 3 overall pick.
Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo shared insights on Maye during discussions with reporters at the owners’ meetings on Monday. Mayo emphasized Maye’s impressive performance during the combine interviews, highlighting his energy and leadership qualities, as reported by Chris Mason of MassLive and Adam London of NESN.
Mayo also underscored Maye’s potential for growth, noting that “all the options are still open” for the team regarding their draft strategy. Additionally, Mayo mentioned Jacoby Brissett as a potential starter for the upcoming season.
While some advocate for Maye to undergo a learning period as a rookie, Mayo stressed the importance of assessing Maye’s potential floor alongside his ceiling.
Despite speculation linking the Patriots with Maye in mock drafts due to the expected selections of Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels, Mayo remained relatively tight-lipped about Daniels, focusing instead on the necessity of thorough evaluation during the pre-draft process.
Mayo’s remarks may suggest strategic ambiguity as the draft approaches, coinciding with other teams’ decision-making processes, notably the Washington Commanders with the second overall pick.
