Drake Maye Comparison Puts Patriots QB Alongside Massive Giants Bust

The New England Patriots are excited about the quarterback they drafted No. 3 overall in 2024, but some potential outcomes for Drake Maye and the comparisons that accompany them suggest more expectational caution may be needed.

John Kosko of Pro Football Focus authored a story on Thursday exploring the ceilings and floors for all second-year quarterbacks in the NFL heading into the 2025 season.

In his section on Maye, Kosko described the New England QB's best-case comparison as Trevor Lawrence of the Jacksonville Jaguars, which some may think is concerning given Lawrence hasn't met expectations since joining the NFL as the No. 1 overall pick in 2021.

However, Kosko set the bar considerably…