The New England Patriots selected Drake Maye with the No.3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, making him the first selection of the post-Bill Belichick era and while many people in the New England area are ecstatic about the pick, Belichick doesn’t seem to be a fan.
“Drake compares himself a lot to Josh Allen,” Belichick said during his role as a co-host on the Pat McAfee Show’s draft coverage. “He’s been doing that for quite a while. We’ll see about that. I think there are some similarities in terms of size and athleticism. But Josh Allen’s a pretty special player, now.”
Belichick then went through a series of Maye’s plays at North Carolina. Some of the plays showcased Maye’s sparkling potential, while others highlighted some of the things that Belichick feels he needs to improve upon. Belichick also touched on the fact that Maye didn’t play much in college.
“He makes some big plays … [but] he’s going to need some work in reading defenses, reading coverages,” Belichick said. “He’s kind of quick to bail out of the pocket, he’s going to have to hang in there a little bit longer, I think, and find those receivers. … This is a kid that can make all the throws. He just needs to be more consistent.”
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