"Going into the 2024 NFL Draft, experts had numerous pro comparisons for Drake Maye that would certainly make him a person of interest for the Patriots as a prospective future starter of the offense after years of struggling to find the right quarterback for the job. One of the most notable was Josh Allen, who has taken the league by storm over the last five years."
"That's not the kind of quarterback the Patriots have historically had on their roster, outside of the lone season with Cam Newton under center. The fact that they drafted a player who some believe is comparable to Allen is an intriguing development, and his second-year jump has only further solidified those who think Maye could be an Allen-like player in waiting."
Experts entering the 2024 NFL Draft likened Drake Maye to established pros, with Josh Allen among the most cited comparisons. Allen's mobility and size have produced 790 carries for 4,301 yards and 68 rushing touchdowns across eight seasons. The Patriots historically lacked a similar rushing quarterback aside from Cam Newton's single season. The Patriots' selection of Maye and his pronounced second-year improvement intensified comparisons to Allen and raised hopes of an Allen-like ceiling. Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel declined to engage in comparisons between Maye and other players when asked during his weekly appearance on WEEI's 'The Greg Hill Show.'
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