From Nick Montecalvo (@nickokick230):
Nick, Maye was drafted by the Patriots without having much, if any, footwork training at North Carolina that translated to the NFL game. It wasn’t the worst thing, because it’s easier to build off no habits than bad habits. Still, there’s no question that the biggest threat to his progress, and there’s been a lot, is that when he’s under duress, he reverts to his old habits.
That’s why, if I’m New England, I don’t start Maye behind that offensive line until I’m sure he has the 10,000 reps he needs for what he’s learned to become permanent. I think the best-case scenario is to let him grow into an NFL body, so to speak, first.
And while that’s happening, he’ll get the benefit Jordan Love did in Green Bay, watching a veteran quarterback go through the ups and downs of the season, while he’s learning what it takes to make it in the league.
There’s no need to rush anything, though the Patriots will have to manage the rest of the team on this one since surely some players think Maye gives them the best chance to win now.
