"In the perfect New England Patriots world, the decision to turn to rookie quarterback Drake Maye would have probably waited a bit longer, but the offense led by veteran Jacoby Brissett has been heading in the wrong direction. From Weeks 3 to 5, the Patriots averaged 8.7 offensive points per game -- the lowest average in the NFL."
"Despite deficiencies along the offensive line and wide receiver, first-year head coach Jerod Mayo has seemingly made the calculation that the Patriots have the infrastructure in place to support Maye, who was always going to play at some point this season."
"Part of the reason the Patriots didn't start Maye immediately was his age and college experience. Offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt believed Maye was better off sitting before the season and reiterated it at the start."
"Maye was the youngest and least experienced of the NFL's six first-round quarterbacks, having turned 22 on August 30 and starting 26 games at the University of North Carolina."
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