ESPN.com · Dec 1, 2024
How concerned are Patriots about Drake Maye's turnover problem?
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:
1. Maye's turnovers: When Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt was recently discussing goals for rookie quarterback Drake Maye, he presented what was essentially a math equation.
Over a 17-game season, the objective would be to have no more than 10 interceptions, assuming two or three are due to inevitable tipped balls. Van Pelt made sure it was clear that he wasn't encouraging turnovers but acknowledging that game situations -- such as playing from behind -- often result in needing to be riskier than the norm.
