Heading into the New England Patriots' first preseason game of the 2024 season, many were ecstatic to see rookie quarterback Drake Maye in his first live action for the team even if it doesn't really count.
Unfortunately, the Patriots had other plans for this year's third overall pick, as Maye got just one series against the Carolina Panthers which came after Jacoby Brissett's lone drive. Despite Maye's lack of opportunities, former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky broke down his tape for nearly four minutes on social media.
I really liked a lot of the LITTLE things I saw out of Drake Maye for @patriots@MikeReiss pic.twitter.com/ymWEUjU3C2
— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) August 9, 2024
Orlovsky compliments Maye's work as an under-center quarterback, something he didn't do during his time with North Carolina, as well as his technique on the handoffs. He also said that the rookie should have the ball come out a bit quicker on the hook to Jalen Reagor, but his base was solid. And, on the completion to Kevin Harris out of the backfield, he liked how he was decisive and took what the defense gave him.
These are all little things, and none of them are overly impressive, but if Maye's going to be a serviceable starter in the NFL, he has to do all of them well. Hopefully, he gets more opportunities next week against the Philadelphia Eagles.
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