{"id":179203,"date":"2024-06-24T10:25:56","date_gmt":"2024-06-24T14:25:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=179203"},"modified":"2024-06-24T10:25:56","modified_gmt":"2024-06-24T14:25:56","slug":"drake-maye-dynasty-outlook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/06\/24\/drake-maye-dynasty-outlook\/","title":{"rendered":"Drake Maye Dynasty Outlook"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the weeks leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft, the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/patriots\/\" target=\"_self\">New England Patriots<\/a>\u00a0were rumored to pursue deals to trade down from their No. 3 overall slot. Ultimately, they decided to stay put and draft North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Warts and all.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Patriots\u2019 regime targeted Maye for his obvious assets: arm strength, size, and speed, all traits that could be utilized in dynasty leagues long-term. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Short-term?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Patriots appear to be showing patience with the rookie throughout offseason workouts. During the mandatory minicamp in early July, Maye mostly ran drills with the No. 2 unit, behind nine-year veteran Jacoby Brissett.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the early going, the Patriots seem willing to give Maye ample time to grow into the \u201cQB of the future\u201d role.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[tgdcta items=&#8221;1&#8243; id=&#8221;170468&#8243;]<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Myers Park football coach Chris James spoke of former QB Drake Maye\u2019s influence on the program \u2026 <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/U5inenvvAj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/U5inenvvAj<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Jeff Hawkins (@WriterHawkins) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WriterHawkins\/status\/1804721447341785314?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">June 23, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Drake Maye Dynasty Outlook<\/h2>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Drake Maye Must Overcome Fundamental Inconsistencies \u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Among the fundamental concerns the Patriots\u2019 offensive staff has listed, Maye has displayed a lack of proper throwing mechanics, leading to inconsistent accuracy. His college film also displayed evidence of the slow processing of secondary receivers on plays.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Patriots, who last season ranked No. 30 in yards per game\u00a0(276.2), remain serious in improving their offensive attack. Seven of their eight draft picks were for offensive\u00a0players, including sixth-round quarterback Joe Milton III.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Entering the draft, the Patriots\u2019 skill-position rank was among the league\u2019s worst.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For the Patriots\u2019 quarterbacks to help lift the franchise from its current rebuild without long-time coach Bill Belichick, the offense needed playmaking potential on the perimeter. So they selected two wide receivers in the opening 110 picks of the <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/draft\/rounds\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Detroit draft<\/a>, Ja\u2019Lynn Polk (second round) and Javon Baker (fourth).\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Long-term, Polk and Baker, along with seventh-round tight end\/fullback hybrid Jaheim Bell, are projected to inject the Patriots\u2019 attack with a jolt. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Will Maye benefit short term?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There may be too many issues with Maye\u2019s fundamentals.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Drake Maye spinning it well at the <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UNCFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@UNCFootball<\/a> pro day. Checking the boxes so far. Has cleaned up his footwork some &amp; throwing stroke looks a little shorter to me, which is good. <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/DHBuOweyCS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/DHBuOweyCS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Jason Staples (@DocStaples) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DocStaples\/status\/1773438938016866563?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">March 28, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Is Maye\u2019s NFL Baptism Under Fire Missing Spark?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Maye\u2019s sharp ability to read a defense and create off-script plays has drawn comparisons to Los Angeles Chargers\u2019 Justin Herbert. The high praise was generated by\u00a0Maye earning ACC Player of the Year honors as a redshirt freshman.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As a <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/drake-maye-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">two-year starter at UNC<\/a>, Maye finished with 8,018 yards, 63 touchdown passes and a 154.1 passer rating. At 6-foot-5, 220 pounds, he possesses the prototypical size and tools to develop into a franchise signal caller.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If he continues to refine his throwing mechanics, improve his footwork and not lose focus on certain plays. He also tends to favor a play\u2019s primary target too long while in the pocket, leading to unforced errors.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A former standout basketball player at Myers Park (N.C.) High, Maye\u2019s athleticism allows him to improvise on broken plays. With the Tar Heels, he compiled 1,209 rushing yards and 16 TDs. Most pre-draft analysts, however, did not predict Maye would evolve into a Josh Allen-type scrambler.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With Brissett in line to get the Week 1 start at the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 8, the short-term dynasty value for Maye likely will begin low. \u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Long-term?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Just listen to what Maye&#8217;s family thinks.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Drake Maye\u2019s brothers were asked to record a special message for him and they did this \ud83d\ude02\ud83d\ude02 <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DrakeMaye2?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@DrakeMaye2<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/zzxsTESlpS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/zzxsTESlpS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NFL (@NFL) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NFL\/status\/1783872571798175789?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">April 26, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Universal Responsible Gambling Disclaimer: Ages 21+. 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