While Drake Maye has undoubtedly been the highlight of the Patriots’ season, his rise to the starting role didn’t come without its casualties.
Dethroning New England captain Jacoby Brissett in just six weeks could have led to some awkwardness between the veteran and the rookie. However, Maye revealed to Steve Burton in a Patriots sit-down interview that that was never the case.
In fact, Maye and Brissett continue to have a strong friendship as Patriots teammates.
“It’s been awesome with Jacoby,” Maye told Burton. “He’s been one of the best teammates that I’ve ever been around, and a mentor to me.