"When first-year Patriots coach Jerod Mayo was describing what it was like being around rookie quarterback Drake Maye in the aftermath of his first career NFL start last week, he made a connection to Rob Gronkowski. Mayo referenced Maye's upbeat attitude, which he saw from Gronkowski back in 2010 when the tight end first joined the Patriots. The Patriots appreciate Maye's youthful energy as they aim to shake off a five-game losing streak."
"Maye isn't exactly 'Gronk-ish,' as Mayo acknowledged, but he brings a similar youthful energy to the team. Offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt noted, 'Absolutely. He's a young pup. I put that in perspective with my daughters being 22 and 25; he does have that youthfulness.' While Gronkowski was playful, his relentless work ethic was key to his success, something Maye is mirroring in his approach as a rookie."
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