Drake Maye’s struggles have become a major concern for the New England Patriots, and Mike Vrabel isn't hiding how worried he is about his football team. Maye simply doesn't look like the same quarterback. His footwork looks different. His throwing motion looks different. The decision-making has become increasingly concerning, and turnovers have continued dating back to last postseason. Maye was asked about his shoulder and said it was fine, making the sudden change in his play even more difficult to explain. Pats_DOUBLEHIT_928a There are external factors. Josh McDaniels' offense hasn't established a clear identity. New England doesn't have an established No. 1 receiver available. Defenses have found coverages that have given Maye problems. But eventually this has to come back to the quarterback. Maye is missing open receivers and making avoidable decisions even when the Patriots' scheme creates opportunities. Against Jacksonville, one interception came when Maye targeted Efton Chism while Travis Hunter had him covered instead of taking an easier option. Another throw to Kyle Williams came late despite the opportunity being there. Pats_DOUBLEHIT_928a After the game, Vrabel said his “concern level is very high” for the Patriots. Pats_DOUBLEHIT_928a New England is already 1-2. Now Maye and the Patriots have to travel to Buffalo for an AFC East matchup with the Bills. This season can still turn around. But first, the Patriots have to figure out what's happened to Drake Maye. #NewEnglandPatriots #DrakeMaye #NFL Photo Credit: Corey Perrine IMAGN Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get up to $500 in bonus credits when you trade $25.
Drake Maye’s struggles have become a major concern for the New England Patriots, and Mike Vrabel isn't hiding how worried he is about his football team. Maye simply doesn't look like the same quarterback. His footwork looks different. His throwing motion looks different. The decision-making has become increasingly concerning, and turnovers have continued dating back to last postseason. Maye was asked about his shoulder and said it was fine, making the sudden change in his play even more difficult to explain. Pats_DOUBLEHIT_928a There are external factors. Josh McDaniels' offense hasn't established a clear identity. New England doesn't have an established No. 1 receiver available. Defenses have found coverages that have given Maye problems. But eventually this has to come back to the quarterback. Maye is missing open receivers and making avoidable decisions even when the Patriots' scheme creates opportunities. Against Jacksonville, one interception came when Maye targeted Efton Chism while Travis Hunter had him covered instead of taking an easier option. Another throw to Kyle Williams came late despite the opportunity being there. Pats_DOUBLEHIT_928a After the game, Vrabel said his “concern level is very high” for the Patriots. Pats_DOUBLEHIT_928a New England is already 1-2. Now Maye and the Patriots have to travel to Buffalo for an AFC East matchup with the Bills. This season can still turn around. But first, the Patriots have to figure out what's happened to Drake Maye. #NewEnglandPatriots #DrakeMaye #NFL
Photo Credit: Corey Perrine IMAGN
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