Expectations were high for Drake Maye going into his second NFL season, as he was coming off an impressive showing during his rookie season once he got the official start in Week 6 last year. From his performance, it was projected that he would experience a second-year jump, similar to what many had previously hoped to see with Mac Jones, but never saw.
The return of Josh McDaniels only heightened that optimism surrounding the quarterback, on top of Mike Vrabel replacing Jerod Mayo as head coach. The new regime emphasized ensuring Maye would thrive this fall, and while he has in many areas, we're still seeing some of the questionable decisions that plagued his rookie progression.