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The New England Patriots selected Drake Maye third overall in the 2024 NFL Draft with one goal in mind: developing him into their next franchise quarterback and a player capable of leading the team back to the pro football promised land, the Super Bowl. Will he be able to become that player and reach that goal, though?
That is the subject of our latest weekend discussion:
Will Drake Maye lead the Patriots to a Super Bowl?
First some picks from our staff, then it’s up to the comment section for your picks.
Bernd Buchmasser: Maye possesses all the physical skill in the world, and even in a tough rookie season showed he also has the mental capacity to become a top-tier quarterback in the NFL — which is precisely what you need to win a championship nowadays. His biggest asset, however, might be his youth: at 22, Maye is significantly younger than the current best quarterbacks in the AFC, meaning his window should stay open beyond the prime years of Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow. This as much as his talent makes him a prime candidate for a Super Bowl win at some point in the future.
Taylor Kyles: He can’t do it alone, but Drake Maye’s got all the qualities of a Super Bowl-caliber quarterback. He’s obsessed with the game, wants to be great, and has the natural leadership to galvanize his team. The coaching staff and front office just need to hold up their end of the bargain.
Pat Lane: Yes, I believe he will. Of course, a million things have to go right for a team to win a Super Bowl, but I believe that Maye is that good, and I think the Patriots got the right coach in Mike Vrabel, plus the young talent on defense is strong enough that, assuming they keep everyone, they should be in contention for a lot of years. I think that, one of those years, they will break through.
Now, it’s your turn: Do you think Drake Maye will lead the Patriots to a Super Bowl at some point? Please scroll down to the comment section below to share your answers, thoughts, and more.
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