Overview
- Former NFL quarterback Brian Hoyer said on Sirius XM that he views Drake Maye as the league’s second-best quarterback behind Matthew Stafford and ahead of Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes.
- Hoyer said his ranking reflects Maye’s 2025 performance and positive reports from Patriots camp, including teammates saying Maye is 'taking over the meeting room.'
- Maye’s 2025 credentials include a 72 percent completion rate, 31 touchdown passes, eight interceptions and roughly 450 rushing yards while leading New England to the Super Bowl and finishing as MVP runner-up.
- The Patriots have added players intended to help Maye’s growth, notably drafting offensive lineman Caleb Lomu, signing Romeo Doubs and acquiring A.J. Brown, moves commentators say should raise his statistical ceiling but that remain to be proven on the field.
- The key test now is on-field validation in 2026, with observers watching how Maye’s leadership, coaching continuity under Josh McDaniels and the new receiving corps translate into measurable gains for him and the team.