One of the more dramatic parts of the 2024 season in New England was the decision by Jerod Mayo and Co. to draft Drake Maye with the third overall pick and follow it up in the sixth round by selecting another quarterback. Although Joe Milton III was highly regarded for his potential, it seemed odd to take two rookie quarterbacks when the assumption was that Maye would be the starter eventually, with Jacoby Brissett as the veteran starter until then.
It led to countless inevitable headlines regarding the drama in the locker room, as Milton had some standout moments during practice, and it eventually led to him stepping in for Maye in Week 18.