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Former Patriot Ted Johnson explained why Drake Maye is preferable to ‘mopey’ Caleb Williams

Revisiting the 2024 NFL Draft after rookie QB matchup: Following the Patriots’ 19-3 win over the Bears on Sunday, one of the major takeaways was how No. 3 overall draft pick Drake Maye outplayed the former No. 1 overall pick, Caleb Williams.

Maye was steady and efficient compared with Williams, whose Chicago offense has now gone 23 straight drives without scoring a touchdown.

After the game, former Patriots linebacker Ted Johnson ranked Maye as the preferable first-year quarterback over his fellow first-round pick.

“You got to see first-hand, who would you want after this game?