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Protecting the football a key area of improvement for quarterback Drake Maye

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Through his first four career starts, New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has flashed plenty of potential. The playmaking rookie has found success pushing the ball downfield, making plays with his legs, and has been one of the best quarterbacks in the league in out of structure situations.

Beyond all the positives, one area for Maye stands out as a need for improvements.

“I’ve got to protect the football. That’s the biggest thing,” he said Wednesday. “I think there’s times where my decision-making, whether it’s ball security in the pocket, and knowing when that timer goes off in my head, little things like that.