"The impressive second-year jump of Drake Maye has been a consistent topic among Patriots fans this season, as few expected he would be as successful as he has been so early in his career. Although many predicted he would improve on his rookie year, the level he's at already, at just 23 years old, rivals some of the best second seasons by notable quarterbacks in NFL history."
"Thankfully for Patriots fans, ESPN recognizes the unfair nature of this year's MVP race and has decided to give the award to the player who embodies what the origin of Most Valuable Player meant to the league, and that means writer Seth Walder names Maye as the rightful heir. ESPN awards Drake Maye the "real MVP" award over Matthew Stafford"
Drake Maye produced an exceptional second-year jump, performing at a level that rivals some of the best second seasons in NFL history. Maye entered and sustained a place in the MVP conversation, often compared directly with veteran Matthew Stafford. Stafford is widely expected to win the official MVP despite Maye outperforming him in nearly every statistical measure. Maye was named Second-Team All-Pro while Stafford earned First-Team, a result many view as favoring veteran recognition. An analyst awarded Maye a "real MVP" designation based on analytics and contextual factors, noting Maye achieved more with far less supporting talent.
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