NFL Rookie Quarterbacks Summarized by Patriots' Drake Maye Stat

The New England Patriots decided before the regular season to use experienced quarterback Jacoby Brissett instead of rookie Drake Maye.

Considering the start of this NFL season, they should feel good about this decision.

Maye was selected No. 3 in the 2024 NFL Draft. There is a ton of quarterback talent in this class with Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Bo Nix, Michael Penix Jr. and Spencer Rattler. What didn't any of these players accomplish this season?

Throw a touchdown pass.

The rookies have struggled so far when thrown into the team from the start. The plan to watch and develop Maye hopes to present an improved product, physically and mentally, if the Patriots decide to use the North Carolina product in the (near?) future.

The true talents of Williams, Daniels and Nix – the three rookies who have earned starting spots – all had humbling moments in the first two weeks of the NFL season. The Patriots can now see the benefit of letting Maye study the work of a veteran and see professional defenses.

The Patriots could potentially put that decision into action when they visit Williams and the Chicago Bears on November 10.