"In the years before the Patriots selected Drake Maye with the third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the organization had longed to find their true successor to quarterback Tom Brady, but that successor was not found in the various players they had under center. So when they had the opportunity to pick a player with all the potential in the world to be that guy, they took it, and they've already been proven right with just how good Maye has been so far."
"His second-year jump has been one of the most impressive aspects of his career, as he's outplaying some of the league's most tenured quarterbacks, prompting comparisons to a superstar, most notably Josh Allen. Because the Patriots are welcoming the Bills to Gillette Stadium this weekend, the narrative surrounding Maye and Allen remains a key talking point to fans and the media, so it's unsurprising that players were asked about it."
"Douglas was asked about those comparisons earlier this week, and rather than feeding into the talking point that has gained steam, Douglas made it clear that the team doesn't do comparisons because Maye is his own guy. That's the way the handle this kind of question, despite how obviously complimentary it is for Maye."
Patriots drafted Drake Maye third overall in 2024 seeking Tom Brady's long-awaited successor and committed to a quarterback with significant upside. Maye produced a notable second-year leap, outperforming several veteran quarterbacks and drawing comparisons to elite players, especially Josh Allen. The Patriots prepare to face the Bills, intensifying the Maye-Allen narrative. Teammates, led by wide receiver DeMario Douglas, declined to embrace direct comparisons and emphasized that Maye is his own player. The organization and fanbase view those comparisons as flattering. The team’s confidence in Maye centers on his unique skill set and potential to lead sustained success.
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