When will Drake Maye start for Patriots? Two key factors at play NBC Sports Boston [Video]

For better or worse, the most important question surrounding the 2024 New England Patriots involves Drake Maye, and specifically when the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft will make his first career start.

Maye has been making significant progress behind the scenes, with our Phil Perry hearing from multiple Patriots players who have been impressed with rookie quarterback’s poise and processing ability in practice. And after Maye saw his first game action last Thursday night in New England’s blowout loss to the New York Jets, the calls to play the rookie over veteran Jacoby Brissett have grown louder.

NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport threw cold water on those calls Sunday morning, insisting that Maye is “a ways away” from starting in New England. But the rookie QB does appear to be gaining positive momentum. Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer offered more insight Sunday into Maye’s development and what the team thought of his NFL debut against the Jets on NBC Sports Boston’s Patriots Pregame Live.

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