New England Patriots quarterbacks coach T.C. McCartney sees a lot of potential in Drake Maye as the 2024 season draws to a close.
In only his first season, McCartney thinks the rookie quarterback might already be the smartest person in the building.
“I think his development happened very quickly. We knew he was sharp. We knew he was sharp, but I think he may be the smartest person in this building,” McCartney said, per MassLive’s Mark Daniels. “He really might be. He’s a super-fast processor. Maybe that has surprised me a little bit – just how quickly he picks things up, understands things.”
Maye has injected life into the Patriots offense.
He hasn’t looked back since his first NFL start under center in Week 6 against the Houston Texans. Although the team has struggled this season, the rookie has done his part of putting them in a position to be successful.
The next order of business for the Patriots’ organization should be surrounding him with the necessary talent to start turning losses into wins.
At the very least, the team has a cornerstone player to build around at the most important position. That’s a good start for any rebuilding football team, including the 3-11 Patriots.
