Drake Maye Looks Like He's Trying to Copycat Mahomes, Aaron Rodgers in Flag Football, Says NFL Coach - Bleacher Report
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New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is facing criticism from NFL evaluators for erratic decision-making and poor performance early in the 2026 season. Coaches suggest he is attempting to emulate elite quarterbacks unsuccessfully, leading to turnovers.
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00:53 Featured Video Mensah Still Has 0 INTs 💯 Home NFL New England Patriots AP Photo/Gary McCullough NFL Drake Maye Looks Like He's Trying to Copycat Mahomes, Aaron Rodgers in Flag Football, Says NFL Coach Doric Sam Sep 28, 2026 New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye seems to have lost his luster in the eyes of NFL evaluators amid his regression to start the 2026 season.
After Maye committed three turnovers in Sunday's 35-6 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, The Athletic's Mike Sando spoke to an opposing coach who ripped the third-year signal-caller for having "erratic judgment — not poor, just erratic." The coach went on to bring up examples from the Patriots' 1-2 start to this year.
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