The Patriots are opting for the “slow and steady” approach this preseason with their potential franchise quarterback in Drake Maye.
The third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft has largely been entrenched as the No. 2 quarterback on New England’s depth chart this summer, with Jacoby Brissett earning most of his reps during camp with the Patriots’ projected starters.
Even in New England’s preseason opener against the Panthers last week, Maye only played seven snaps, with most of the reps at Gillette Stadium allocated toward Bailey Zappe and Joe Milton.
Granted, the Patriots shouldn’t necessarily rush to throw Maye in against NFL competition in September, given New England’s O-line woes and the luxury of having a veteran bridge starter in place in Brissett.