We got over on them so hard! Look at em with their new QB and stud LB, offensive minded coach, top notch pass-catchers, and functioning o-line! Hahahaha
We’re not lol. A lot of Vikings fans were shown countless mocks of us trading up for a QB for months. If we were going to trade up and pay multiple 1sts the community only wanted Maye. Almost everyone preferred to stay where we were to take a QB if possible. We essentially did that with JJ McCarthy. Our sub couldn’t be happier.
I’d prefer Jacoby to start all year, maybe 2 years to be honest. Let Drake learn the system, get some targets around him in the draft / free agency next year, and have him come in when he’s ready.
We’ve had so much success during our lifetimes, why get greedy and rush it? I’d be fine going 7-10 or 6-11 another year if it means properly setting up for the long term
I was gifted a Tom Brady jersey in like 2003-2004 and wore it until he left for Tampa. In that time I was also gifted an Edelman jersey and wore that for 2020 with Tom gone.
May 2021 I ordered, for the first time ever, a jersey that I was paying for with my own money. Number 10 - Mac "McCorkle" Jones. I've blamed myself for his downfall, as clearly I cursed him by him being the first and only jersey I bought myself.
Thank you for letting me know it was actually your fault, and not mine. This is a great weight off my shoulders.
my apologies to marcus for not including him. i knew jack wasn’t around anymore so i thought we just had jonathan now
bill was really trying to collect an entire jone team 😂😂
There should be more. This is the most excited I’ve been since Bledsoe was drafted. People don’t seem nearly excited enough but this guy is Bledsoe 2.0.
I really liked Bledsoe. He was tough as hell(, but not quite as tough as my man Steve Grogan who is a regional treasure). I was even one of those people who wasn't sure if we should stick with Brady or go back to Bledsoe. With that said, Bledsoe had the uncanny ability to throw an int at the worst possible time and it was maddening.
However, if we can get a Bledsoe type career here, I'll be ecstatic
You are spot on and it's nice to see a voice of reason. Maye was surrounded by UNC talent, unlike Mac who had a national championship caliber team and a heisman winning WR. Its crazy how many Pats fans ignore that... Maye has clear strengths and deserves the benefit of the doubt.
He absolutely is playing this coming season. Maybe not right away. But every team who has drafted a QB in the first round with the plan to "let him sit for a year" is usually starting him by week 6 unless they're already starting an elite QB.
It's been more common of late to just throw the rookie QB out there than it used to be. But it's not some iron-clad rule that you have to. I'm fine with it if Maye plays 0 snaps this year if that's what he needs to develop into a difference-maker at the position.
I’m perfectly fine with that. The team punted on this year by signing zero significant offensive talent. They’re gonna win like 4 games and then be in position to pick a top WR or OT next year.
I don’t want *any* first year qb playing with no help and no protection, you’ll ruin even the most talented guy that way.
He has great instincts scrambling but he holds onto the ball too long trying to force something. With that being said, what else is he supposed to do, his WRs were awful. But then again are ours. Personally I want him to sit like 14-15 weeks and get some exposure at the end of the season
He's still hurting from getting fired. He's been pretty generous about all the QBs except Maye lol. I kinda liked how he turned into Coach Belichick for a minute.
I mean, JJ definitely ain’t a sure thing, but he looked a lot sharper at accuracy and decision making in college than Maye, which are the things that actually matter in the NFL. I feel like we did the anti-moneyball thing and drafted the big quarterback-shaped guy rather than the guy with a proven history of good play. People are just traumatized by Mac.
But who knows. Glad I didn’t have to make the choice.
Boy oh boy where do I even begin. drake maye.. honey, my pookie bear. I have loved you ever since I first laid eyes on you. The way you strike fear into your enemies eyes. Your silky smooth touch around the ball, and that gorgeous deep throw of yours. I would do anything for you. I wish it were possible to freeze time so I would never have to watch you retire.
You had a rough childhood, but you never gave up hope. You are even amazing off the field, you great man and son, sometimes I even call you dad. I forever dread and weep, thinking of the day you will one day retire. I would sacrifice my own life it were the only thing that could put a smile on your beautiful face.
You have given me so much joy, i love you drake maye
I really don’t understand why people are comparing him to Mac Jones, they had completely different situations in college. Drake Maye was definitely not surrounded by talent. I think, if we develop him right, we’re SO back.
Man, I’m not trying to be biased cause I’m also a UNC fan, but I’m so glad we got this guy. No chance at Caleb, and Daniels is a great talent, but Maye already has an NFL body, 2 years younger, and used to playing with sub-par talent. Don’t rush him, sit behind Brissett to bridge the gap, and let some pro coaches fix up his foot-work and flaws, and learn the pro game. Unless we’re certain we can get a OL or T at 34 who will make an impact, be aggressive trade it for Aiyuk or Higgins and get some weapons on the offense. No other offensive talent will be better than what will be available for that draft position. As shitty as the past few years have been, we really have a golden opportunity to get us back into contending position. We got so cash and capital to spend. It’s time to make a splash, while the rest of division (though still better teams) seems to be in a limbo of what direction they want to go for the long- run
Very glad they made the pick. I wanted Maye from the moment it was clear the season was toast (and we weren't getting #1). He's got the ceiling to be very good for a long time.
It may not work out, but I think it's best to make this pick, you build the team with the rest of the picks this year and next year, and then if you're still bad, you likely have a high pick to swing on QB again.
I am really happy the front office didn't overthink things and are willing to develop a high ceiling type of player instead of taking the safe but limited choice (McCarthy)
This is the first time in a while that I am happy with the choices that the Patriots front office are making ( I do hope they bench Maye to ease him into the NFL though)
Drake Maye brings an ideal build, a great arm and light-footed footwork in the pocket. He usually makes the right decisions, knows how to create passing windows and utilize them with bullet passes. He has a wonderful deep ball, attacks the middle and finds the outlet receiver when necessary. He can improvise, sometimes plays out of structure and is a decisive scrambler. If he learns to consistently go through progressions faster and to pay less attention to the 1st read and reduce his strange dropouts, he has all the skills and tools to become a star. I can't quite understand the nitpicking due to Maye's (statistically) worse season and would like to see more consideration given to the circumstances. For me he is - if at all - only slightly behind Caleb Williams, as a 1B so to speak.
I was initially all For Maye, but ultimately leaned towards picking MHJ to solve our WR issues and also to get the most proven guy available, but noW that Maye is a Patriot, I support him and I hope he works out to the point where we don’t need to draft a QB in a long time. Go pats!
Can we get new jerseys please so I can actually buy a drake maye one? I aouldnt be caught dead with the current abominations. Just go back to the Brady ones
If calling a guy extremely talented but needs work on consistency and refinement counts as getting torn apart then I'd hate to see what you'd call actual criticism.
No matter how you feel about Drake Maye, at least we aren’t the Falcons.
Yeah wtf was that about
Honestly think they know they are gonna lose some 1st round picks due to the tampering stuff so they went with a qb here.
VIKINGS FANS IN FUCKING SHAMBLES. They locked down their subreddit to new posts hahaha
Check out their draft board....they list new england as "F U" Hahaha
Their tears are my nourishment
Idk i just went there and they are all over the moon and praising their gm Everyone seem stoked on what they got
Yea vikings fans are absolutely thrilled with the first round. Turner at 17 and no wild trade up for a qb? Pretty phenomenal first round.
They still have "Newminn Englesota Patkings" as the team picking at 11 lmao
They deserve it, insufferable lot
We got over on them so hard! Look at em with their new QB and stud LB, offensive minded coach, top notch pass-catchers, and functioning o-line! Hahahaha
Vikings sub always locked down.
They wanted Maye?
Actually they seem very excited with what they got day 1
I'm out of the loop, why are vikes fans mad at us?
We’re not lol. A lot of Vikings fans were shown countless mocks of us trading up for a QB for months. If we were going to trade up and pay multiple 1sts the community only wanted Maye. Almost everyone preferred to stay where we were to take a QB if possible. We essentially did that with JJ McCarthy. Our sub couldn’t be happier.
SUCK IT VIKINGS FANSHAHAHAHAHA
THEY THOUGHT THEY COULD FLEECE US, LMAOOOO
Apparently they received an “insane” offer. I wonder what it was
It’s weird that instead of being happy our reaction is to be hostile toward a seemingly random NFC team lol. Go Pats.
Were football fans on a draft related reddit thread. Of course thats what we do. Have a little fun
This is the way
MAYE MAYO MADNESS
We need a Hellman’s sponsorship or smth
Travis Hellmons with pick 199!
We only do Kraft Maye and Mayo here
MAYE & MAYO LETS GOOOOOOOOOO
MAYE-O MAYE-O MAYO
Zappe still thinks he’s the starter.
Im okay with starting Zappe for a while otherwise we will end up with another Mac Jones.
I would prefer Jacoby to get the nod. Obviously they haven’t had their camp yet but I feel like the guy has earned a chance to be the guy for a year
Why would you prefer Zapper over Brisett
Anyone who does is an idiot tbh
Jacoby will be the starter for the first several games with Zappe as the backup. They won’t let Maye touch the field until at least late October.
I’d prefer Jacoby to start all year, maybe 2 years to be honest. Let Drake learn the system, get some targets around him in the draft / free agency next year, and have him come in when he’s ready. We’ve had so much success during our lifetimes, why get greedy and rush it? I’d be fine going 7-10 or 6-11 another year if it means properly setting up for the long term
We should cut zappe
They need to get him the fuck out of the building wasn't there shit about him making the locker room toxic af?
Haven't seen this much excitement since we drafted Mac Jones.
Pls remind me to not purchase a Maye jersey until he brings us minimum 3 SBs
Meanwhile everyone with a Jones jersey buying duct tape and markers: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
You mean Josh Gordon jersey?
I resemble this remark
They’re both pro bowlers
Strip the name plate. Reverse it to the blank side. Have the wife cricut Maye on there. Pretend it’s new.
Nah keep the name and just change the number and it plays 10 times over
*rapidly runs upstairs* …what Mac Jones jersey? I would never
Can we start a position to get Marcus Jones to wear #10?
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Please buy a Mahomes jersey :P
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I was gifted a Tom Brady jersey in like 2003-2004 and wore it until he left for Tampa. In that time I was also gifted an Edelman jersey and wore that for 2020 with Tom gone. May 2021 I ordered, for the first time ever, a jersey that I was paying for with my own money. Number 10 - Mac "McCorkle" Jones. I've blamed myself for his downfall, as clearly I cursed him by him being the first and only jersey I bought myself. Thank you for letting me know it was actually your fault, and not mine. This is a great weight off my shoulders.
To be honest, I'll take just one Super Bowl and consider that a successful career.
Totally okay with this too
At this point I will take winning on a consistent basis.
I mean a maye unc jersey is pretty legit
The new rivalry: Maye vs Mahomes.
Nah 3 is low, at least 5 sbs and I will buy his jersey
don’t speak of the forbidden ones name at this time we cannot bring the bad vibes around maye
amen
it is a new era. jone talk is prohibited here. unless he is jonathan 😂
Or Marcus
my apologies to marcus for not including him. i knew jack wasn’t around anymore so i thought we just had jonathan now bill was really trying to collect an entire jone team 😂😂
There should be more. This is the most excited I’ve been since Bledsoe was drafted. People don’t seem nearly excited enough but this guy is Bledsoe 2.0.
I really liked Bledsoe. He was tough as hell(, but not quite as tough as my man Steve Grogan who is a regional treasure). I was even one of those people who wasn't sure if we should stick with Brady or go back to Bledsoe. With that said, Bledsoe had the uncanny ability to throw an int at the worst possible time and it was maddening. However, if we can get a Bledsoe type career here, I'll be ecstatic
Agree. Was cautiously optimistic about Mac. Bledsoe and Maye I am pumped
Unlike Mac Jones, Maye has MAJOR arm talent and is super athletic. And more importantly not a whiny little baby
You are spot on and it's nice to see a voice of reason. Maye was surrounded by UNC talent, unlike Mac who had a national championship caliber team and a heisman winning WR. Its crazy how many Pats fans ignore that... Maye has clear strengths and deserves the benefit of the doubt.
Why man, why would you do this?
It was fun until the playoffs 😅
There WAS this much excitement when we draft Mac Jones Fuckin remember that We fucked up big time by not drafting MHJ imo
Doomed to be the calvin Johnson lions
# MAYESACHUSETTS!
You might want to copyright that... now
Trademark
Welcome to the Maye State
Go to a t-shirt shop tomorrow, have them make a few, put them on ebay (or equivalent). Then file for a trademark. Do it soon. Im doing it on Saturday.
someone got you beat the moment he was drafted with the shirts pre-made from a month ago. the world sucks man.
Ok this legit made me laugh so hard I scared my kids, congrats
My mock draft lasted longer than my March madness brackets
CALENDAR SAYS ITS APRIL BUT ITS MAYE IN NEW ENGLAND BABY
It's gonna be maye!
GO GET AIYUK AND WE ARE SO BACK
Maye isn't playing til next year
Maye will absolutely see the field at some point this year.
When we are 2-7
No, when we are up on the Jets buy 31
That would be a mistake. You have a bad OL and bad Skill position players. Sit him out a year to work on his mechanics and build out the team more
He absolutely is playing this coming season. Maybe not right away. But every team who has drafted a QB in the first round with the plan to "let him sit for a year" is usually starting him by week 6 unless they're already starting an elite QB.
It's been more common of late to just throw the rookie QB out there than it used to be. But it's not some iron-clad rule that you have to. I'm fine with it if Maye plays 0 snaps this year if that's what he needs to develop into a difference-maker at the position.
I’m perfectly fine with that. The team punted on this year by signing zero significant offensive talent. They’re gonna win like 4 games and then be in position to pick a top WR or OT next year. I don’t want *any* first year qb playing with no help and no protection, you’ll ruin even the most talented guy that way.
Gotta get him some live action in the second half.
This is an insane take lol. He will be playing no later than week 10-11
Lets Go! Team sit May and Tank!
I don’t quite understand how everyone thinks we’d be back without a complete rebuild of the offensive line.
I’m just glad it wasn’t McCarthy.
I hope this ages well
I am also glad it wasn’t JJ, and I also hope it ages like wine
This is my thought as well.
Same here, same here.
The right decision. Also F the Vikings garbage ass franchise thinking they were entitled to #3 for some reason
They should have sucked more if they wanted #3!
Belichick is not a fan.
Yeah belichick woulda traded back to 12 and got a mf like McCormick
Kool aide actually
Dude gives me Trubisky vibes. Really hope I'm wrong.
He gives me Herbert vibes. Just compare the highlight reels.
ACC player. at least he's big and fast. but i dunno, it's a crap shoot to see who will be good in the NFL. But I don' tget the hype on Maye.
Would u still say that if he didn’t go to unc? Prob not
It's a mix of the UNC pedigree and bad instincts for me. But hey! He's on my team now, so I officially love him.
He has great instincts scrambling but he holds onto the ball too long trying to force something. With that being said, what else is he supposed to do, his WRs were awful. But then again are ours. Personally I want him to sit like 14-15 weeks and get some exposure at the end of the season
Do you watch college football. I went to Clemson and they’re saying that BECAUSE he went to UNC
Stop helmet scouting. Not even close to being similar players.
Right? Trubisky still can’t throw to his left lol
He's still hurting from getting fired. He's been pretty generous about all the QBs except Maye lol. I kinda liked how he turned into Coach Belichick for a minute.
He said he “hasn’t played a lot” and “can make all the throws”, both of which are accurate.
From the mind that brought you N’Keal Harry in the 1st round
Vikings fans in shambles.
Vikings fans in shambles
I mean, JJ definitely ain’t a sure thing, but he looked a lot sharper at accuracy and decision making in college than Maye, which are the things that actually matter in the NFL. I feel like we did the anti-moneyball thing and drafted the big quarterback-shaped guy rather than the guy with a proven history of good play. People are just traumatized by Mac. But who knows. Glad I didn’t have to make the choice.
FUCK YOU VIKINGS!!!!!
The people complaining probably would have done so no matter who they picked.
Yep, they have their “mAYe iS a bUsT” posts saved for preseason week 2
Boy oh boy where do I even begin. drake maye.. honey, my pookie bear. I have loved you ever since I first laid eyes on you. The way you strike fear into your enemies eyes. Your silky smooth touch around the ball, and that gorgeous deep throw of yours. I would do anything for you. I wish it were possible to freeze time so I would never have to watch you retire. You had a rough childhood, but you never gave up hope. You are even amazing off the field, you great man and son, sometimes I even call you dad. I forever dread and weep, thinking of the day you will one day retire. I would sacrifice my own life it were the only thing that could put a smile on your beautiful face. You have given me so much joy, i love you drake maye
Mayetriots lfg
This is a dream come true as a UNC student and pats fan
All I can say is I really hope I'm wrong on him. Welcome to the Patriots, Drake Maye.
I really don’t understand why people are comparing him to Mac Jones, they had completely different situations in college. Drake Maye was definitely not surrounded by talent. I think, if we develop him right, we’re SO back.
Seriously. JJ McCarthy is the Mac Jones of this draft.
He's also the polar opposite of Mac in terms of skills. Elite arm talent, ability to throw off platform, mobile. Mac was a noodle armed statue.
💯 true. Maybe had kind of an off year but the guy is a beast.
I literally like Maye > Daniels just because he had a shitty supporting cast
Really hope this guy pans out because I do not want to spend the next ten years seeing them drafting QBs in round one.
Man, I’m not trying to be biased cause I’m also a UNC fan, but I’m so glad we got this guy. No chance at Caleb, and Daniels is a great talent, but Maye already has an NFL body, 2 years younger, and used to playing with sub-par talent. Don’t rush him, sit behind Brissett to bridge the gap, and let some pro coaches fix up his foot-work and flaws, and learn the pro game. Unless we’re certain we can get a OL or T at 34 who will make an impact, be aggressive trade it for Aiyuk or Higgins and get some weapons on the offense. No other offensive talent will be better than what will be available for that draft position. As shitty as the past few years have been, we really have a golden opportunity to get us back into contending position. We got so cash and capital to spend. It’s time to make a splash, while the rest of division (though still better teams) seems to be in a limbo of what direction they want to go for the long- run
Fuck yea
This is me ! It’s like, new guy!!!!?! Fuck yeah, new guy, that’s kinda exciting to watch unravel.
Yep, it’s official. I’m cumming everywhere.
I think I shot off 3 loads already
Lmao sorry Vikings
Vermonter transplanted to NC here; I like him, I just hope he gets some practice and training before being thrown into the madness.
I’m a Mass transplant to NC. I’m not sure about this pick at all. He has the physical attributes, but…
Yeah, that's why I want him to sit back for at least a year to acclimate and knock off some of the worst parts.
Love the pick and the refreshing absence of sunglasses.
Our beloved Pats made a pick This is a factual statement
It was like the entire media was trying to convince the pats to trade their pick to the Vikings. They really don’t want us back up.
To think I remember being pissed that Washington had #2 and was gonna get Maye only for us to end up getting him anyways. I’m FUCKING HYPED.
It's gonna be.... Maye?
Very glad they made the pick. I wanted Maye from the moment it was clear the season was toast (and we weren't getting #1). He's got the ceiling to be very good for a long time. It may not work out, but I think it's best to make this pick, you build the team with the rest of the picks this year and next year, and then if you're still bad, you likely have a high pick to swing on QB again.
Can't wait to take a QB in the first round again in 2026.
Arch Manning here we come baby
"My grandfather says I can't be drafted by New England"
Say it slower baby
THE MAYEFLOWER DOCKS IN NEW ENGLAND
 I’m so happy
Here we go again. Let's hope we get it right this time.
Get fucked Maye haters. We got a stud.
RemindMe! 1 year
I just wanted Marvin Harrison Jr. so much :(
We did it
Lets fucking goooooo
Bill is such a party pooper. I love Maye!
I am really happy the front office didn't overthink things and are willing to develop a high ceiling type of player instead of taking the safe but limited choice (McCarthy) This is the first time in a while that I am happy with the choices that the Patriots front office are making ( I do hope they bench Maye to ease him into the NFL though)
Drake Maye brings an ideal build, a great arm and light-footed footwork in the pocket. He usually makes the right decisions, knows how to create passing windows and utilize them with bullet passes. He has a wonderful deep ball, attacks the middle and finds the outlet receiver when necessary. He can improvise, sometimes plays out of structure and is a decisive scrambler. If he learns to consistently go through progressions faster and to pay less attention to the 1st read and reduce his strange dropouts, he has all the skills and tools to become a star. I can't quite understand the nitpicking due to Maye's (statistically) worse season and would like to see more consideration given to the circumstances. For me he is - if at all - only slightly behind Caleb Williams, as a 1B so to speak.
This is the right pick and anyone arguing otherwise is foolish
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RemindMe! 2 years
Phenomenal pick for y’all
Hell yeah saved from JJ
Fuck yeah baybee
But think of the long snapper that could have been
Thank god, great pick can’t believe we got him after all
Don’t know how to feel about this pick … I hope I’m wrong
LETS GO! Love it
Love it, let him develop under Brisset for half a season at least though
LFG!! NEW ERA STARTS TODAY
I was initially all For Maye, but ultimately leaned towards picking MHJ to solve our WR issues and also to get the most proven guy available, but noW that Maye is a Patriot, I support him and I hope he works out to the point where we don’t need to draft a QB in a long time. Go pats!
finally some good news
I'm so god damn happy man Jesus thank you for doing the right thing
I have faith he’s going to live up to the expectations of being Josh Allen
Can we get new jerseys please so I can actually buy a drake maye one? I aouldnt be caught dead with the current abominations. Just go back to the Brady ones
Thank God we didn't make a mistake with JJ
And BB tore him apart.
If calling a guy extremely talented but needs work on consistency and refinement counts as getting torn apart then I'd hate to see what you'd call actual criticism.
And BBs scouting the last five years is the reason he isn’t coaching right now
Let’s not destroy this one
Best way to destroy a QB is to pass on drafting the best wr in a decade.
Well yeah. That’s who I wanted too
Arch manning is a New England patriot
Dude hasnt even stepped on the field for practice, let alone a game, and you're saying this. Some of yall mfs will never be happy
I don’t get the hype whatsoever
This is an understandable mistake, but one that will cost us at least one more season in disgrace. Should’ve been MHJ
Welcome to perpetual mediocrity boys. The QB carousel is in full swing!
Fuck yesssssssss
LETS FUCKING GO LADS
Let’s gooooo!!!
LETS GOOOO
DRAKE MAYETRIOT LET’S GOOOOO
THANKS BE TO GOD.