As the NFL season goes on, focus is shifting to the league’s up-and-coming quarterbacks, with New England Patriots’ Drake Maye taking center stage as he gets ready for his first start.
There is a lot of pressure on the youngster to perform, and there are many doubts about whether he is ready for the spotlight.
The scenario has been made more intriguing by the recent comments made by former Patriots quarterback Brian Hoyer on Maye’s impending starting debut against the Houston Texans.
Hoyer acknowledged the Patriots’ efforts to correct Maye’s negative habits from his college days, but he expressed concern about them during training camp.
He added that his main concern is with Maye’s capacity to remain composed under duress in actual gameplay scenarios.
You might be concerned since you have invested a lot of time and energy in kicking some of those old behaviors. Can he do it now? Is he getting enough reps? according to Hoyer on SiriusXM NFL Radio.
The seasoned NFL backup expects Maye to experience some growing pains, drawing parallels with fellow rookies who have had difficulty adjusting to the NFL—Caleb Williams and Bo Nix.
Hoyer is nevertheless upbeat about the possible impact of the third overall choice in the 2024 NFL Draft, despite his reservations.
“There will be some challenges as we progress. However, I believe that Drake’s athleticism will also allow him to produce some plays that will inspire great faith in the fan base as well as the squad, according to Hoyer.
Maye has an enormous task ahead of him as he gets ready for his NFL starting debut. In addition to facing the Texans, he must also live up to high expectations with a team that desperately needs a turnaround.