{"id":7897,"date":"2024-12-25T15:19:25","date_gmt":"2024-12-25T15:19:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=7897"},"modified":"2024-12-25T15:19:25","modified_gmt":"2024-12-25T15:19:25","slug":"nfl-expert-details-why-new-england-patriots-rookie-drake-maye-has-been-better-in-2024-than-jayden-daniels-and-bo-nix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=7897","title":{"rendered":"NFL expert details why New England Patriots rookie Drake Maye has been better in 2024 than Jayden Daniels and Bo Nix"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRscqChLK3src8Av14n79BBvur2NmRKHi3Aqg&amp;s\" alt=\"NFL expert details why New England Patriots rookie Drake Maye has been  better in 2024 than Jayden Daniels and Bo Nix\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Has New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye been the best rookie at his position this season? An NFL analyst for ESPN recently made a case for the young signal caller.<\/p>\n<p>These are very different times in the NFL. For decades a young QB was expected to ride the bench for a year or two, at least, and watch and learn. However, first-year QBs starting for their teams from Week 1 have become very common. And it has delivered mixed results for many franchises.<\/p>\n<p>But, much like CJ Stroud did last year, it seems as if Jayden Daniels and Bo Nix have overcome the pitfalls of being rookie QBs in the NFL. Both have made huge impacts in 2024 and have the Washington Commanders and Denver Broncos in a strong position to reach the playoffs early next year. They are two names that immediately come to mind when fans think about who is a top Rookie of the Year candidate this season.<\/p>\n<p>However, in a new column this week, ESPN NFL analyst Ben Solak made an interesting case for why New England Patriots rookie Drake Maye has actually been the best of his class this year.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Drake Maye stats (2024): <\/strong>2,159 passing yards, 14 touchdowns, 10 interceptions, 88.6 passer rating<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"h-new-england-patriots-teammates-behind-drake-maye-s-weak-roty-case\">New England Patriots teammates behind Drake Maye\u2019s weak ROTY case<\/h2>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/NFL-New-England-Patriots-at-Buffalo-Bills-25047848.jpg?w=788\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3544px) 100vw, 3544px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/NFL-New-England-Patriots-at-Buffalo-Bills-25047848.jpg?resize=428,285 428w, https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/NFL-New-England-Patriots-at-Buffalo-Bills-25047848.jpg?resize=788,525 788w, https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/NFL-New-England-Patriots-at-Buffalo-Bills-25047848.jpg?resize=196,131 196w, https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/NFL-New-England-Patriots-at-Buffalo-Bills-25047848.jpg?resize=465,310 465w\" alt=\"NFL expert details why New England Patriots rookie Drake Maye has been better in 2024 than Jayden Daniels and Bo Nix\" width=\"3544\" height=\"2363\" \/><figcaption>Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Solak is high on both Daniels and Nix and their long-term potential. But he believes when you look beyond the week-to-week stats and get into the nitty-gritty of the film this season, Maye has been far better than NFL fans realize. Especially since the analyst feels he has played well despite less-than-optimal pieces around him on the roster and coaching staff.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe wide receiver room has cycled through starters, benching, and drama. The primary option has slowly become Boutte, a 2023 sixth-round selection with intermittent success,\u201d he wrote. \u201cLate-game scenarios that could have turned losses into confidence-building wins were mismanaged by rookie coach Jerod Mayo.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Drake Maye contract: <\/strong>Four years, $36.6 million<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cThe playcalling has come under warranted scrutiny for a lack of explosive plays. A dogged reliance on screens that don\u2019t return much on investment, and an inability to protect Maye with a strong run or YAC game. It is not an embellishment to call Maye the best player on the Patriots offense. Which is both a testament to his skill and a referendum on the roster.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The NFL analyst believes Drake Maye has gotten notably \u201cbetter\u201d during the season despite the New England Patriots\u2019 limitations. And that he \u201cproduces at least one Herculean effort in the scramble drill\u201d and produces for his team despite \u201chis supporting cast is constantly creating negative environments.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Has Drake Maye really been the best rookie QB in 2024? 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