Overview
- ESPN’s mid-July survey of coaches, scouts and executives placed Maye among the NFL’s top 10 quarterbacks, with several outlets reporting him at No. 8 on their lists.
- Maye’s 2025 breakout produced a 72% completion rate, 4,394 passing yards, 31 TDs, an NFL-leading passer rating and 450 rushing yards, and he finished a close second in MVP voting.
- The Patriots used the 2026 offseason to upgrade his supporting cast and protection by acquiring A.J. Brown, signing Romeo Doubs, and investing heavily in the offensive line.
- Coaches tested Maye in spring by asking him to identify defensive looks and pick plays at the line of scrimmage to expand his decisionmaking in Josh McDaniels’ system.
- Outstanding questions for training camp and the season include Maye’s ball security (16 fumbles in 2025, seven lost), his limited NFL experience and concussion history, and the reliability of his backups.