The NY Jets not only need to rely on Justin Fields to fulfill his potential as their starting quarterback in 2025, but they also have to hope that 2025 serves as another year of progress for their rival, the New England Patriots, and quarterback Drake Maye.
Despite having an inconsistent season on a struggling team last year, Maye’s impressive performance and the strengthened support around him have led many to speculate that the Patriots may be developing their next franchise quarterback right before our eyes.
However, this could be a bit premature. With Mike Vrabel taking over after Jerod Mayo’s dismissal, it appears Maye is taking longer to adapt to his coaching style and offensive strategy than anticipated.
In a recent practice session, Maye completed 11 of 17 passes but threw four interceptions, all occurring within a six-play sequence, with two of them intercepted by Christian Gonzalez. It looks like it will take him some time to acclimate to Josh McDaniels’ offensive system.
Jets fans can laugh at Drake Maye after throwing four interceptions in six plays
The Patriots are expected to perform significantly better in 2025 than they have in the past two seasons, even without considering Mike Vrabel’s impact. Adding wide receiver Stefon Diggs and defensive player Milton Williams, who has a $ 104 million contract, will enhance this underwhelming roster. Their 2025 NFL Draft class, highlighted by Will Campbell and TreVeyon Henderson, has been widely praised.
However, the ultimate potential of the team hinges on Maye. While his arm strength is impressive and his performance last year on a struggling offense was notable, he does need to address issues with turnovers and inconsistency.
If Maye starts the season struggling with turnovers, it could provide the Jets an opportunity to surpass them in the standings. The Patriots have one of the easiest schedules in the league, so the Jets will need to hope that any small setbacks can keep New England from climbing in the rankings.
The Jets likely won’t be winning many games themselves, so they’ll be looking to capitalize on New England’s misfortunes once again. Maye has already given them plenty of material to poke fun at this offseason.
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