The life of an NFL rookie is never easy. Rookies are always competing for a starting spot against the likes of seasoned veterans, having to adjust from college to the NFL and – if they're later-round draft picks or free agent signs – fighting for even a look at the depth chart.
Take former UNC star quarterback Drake Maye for instance. Maye's life is significantly easier than most rookies, as the New England Patriots took him third overall in this year's NFL Draft, but Maye is battling – with proven veteran Jacoby Brissett – to start his first year in professional football.