"By the way, I hated this play. You know why I hated the play? Because this kid for New England is a stud. This quarterback's a stud," Ryan reiterated. "I hate to see it." His admission is particularly striking given his past criticisms of the team and its players, highlighting Maye's potential even in a disappointing season.
"Ryan has made no secret during previous appearances on ESPN in his delight at seeing the Patriots struggle. He dismissively nicknamed previous Patriots quarterback Mac Jones as 'Peashooter,' a derogatory reference to Jones's apparent lack of arm strength." This illustrates Ryan's longstanding disdain for the Patriots but also underlines his recognition of Maye's talent.
"In Maye, who was selected third overall by the Patriots in 2024 NFL Draft, New England has another highly-touted young quarterback. And while Jones managed to make the playoffs as a rookie in 2021, Maye appears to be winning over some of the Patriots' harshest critics, even in defeat." This highlights the potential turning point for the Patriots with a new franchise player.
"Trivia: Drake Maye came close to a Patriots record for rushing yards in a single game by a quarterback. His total of 95 yards ranks behind Babe Parilli's 96 yards in a game in 1964 and what other quarterback (who holds the team record with 103 rushing yards)?" This adds historical context to Maye's performance.
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