Matt Ryan is still a popular figure in New England — be it his collegiate ties as a standout quarterback at Boston College, or his infamous role in the Patriots’ improbable 28-3 comeback in Super Bowl LI.
The former Eagles QB and NFL MVP made a surprise appearance at Patriots training camp in Foxborough last week, with Ryan getting an opportunity to meet with New England rookie QB Drake Maye after practice.
Maye, just like Ryan in 2008, was drafted third overall in his respective draft — with Maye also saddled with plenty of lofty expectations as a franchise savior.