In 2007, Tom Brady was the best quarterback on the planet. He led the Patriots to an undefeated regular season, throwing a record-setting 50 touchdowns with only eight interceptions. His passer rating was 117.2. By all standards, it was one of the greatest single-season performances by a quarterback in NFL history. Currently, Drake Maye has a passer rating of 118.7 through eight games.
Drake Maye has quickly become one of the premier quarterbacks in the NFL this season, picking apart defenses with his dual-threat potential and pinpoint accuracy. “I think he has a legit shot to win MVP this season,” exclaimed Patriots fan Stephan Mikhaylov. His pocket-presence, dual-threat ability, and downfield passing have shown he has all the tools to be one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL.”
Drake Maye’s downfield passing has been one of his most notable and threatening traits this season. As of week eight, he has completed 71.6% of his passes over twenty yards downfield. The result, a Patriots offense revitalized with long play opportunities, a trait that keeps defenses on their toes and keeps them in every game they play.
At the moment, betting websites have Drake Maye to have the third-best odds to walk away with the NFL MVP this season (+500). The only players still in front of him, Patrick Mahomes (+125) and Josh Allen (+350). “He has a lot to prove, but I feel confident in saying he is the Patriots quarterback of the future,” said Chace Burns after hearing about the MVP statistics. “His inexperience as a second-year quarterback is probably the only thing holding bettors back from ranking him above Mahomes and Allen, two established quarterbacks.”
The massive leap Drake Maye has taken from last season into this one has captivated the hearts of NFL fans far and wide. It is not uncommon for any Instagram or TikTok post about the NFL to be flooded with praise and compliments towards the 23-year-old quarterback. His positive, upbeat, and humble demeanor has turned him into one of the NFL’s most likable superstars, hopefully for many years to come.
