What Drake Maye has learned from watching Jacoby Brissett NBC Sports Boston [Video]

The New England Patriots’ offseason signing of veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett is already paying dividends.

Not only did Brissett help the Patriots to a surprising Week 1 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, but he is also serving as a mentor for New England’s rookie QB, Drake Maye. The 31-year-old journeyman has led by example with his play on the field and his voice in team meetings.

Maye, the third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, is taking notes on Brissett’s approach.

“I think Jacoby does a great job and he asks a lot of questions,” Maye told Mark Daniels of MassLive.com. “Just game management-wise, ‘Hey, we’re across the 50,’ Jacoby’s asking, ‘This may be a fourth-down scenario, what play call do you like here on third-and-medium?’ Little things like that, like, ‘Hey, we don’t always have to get in on third down.’ Coach Mayo and AVP (offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt) put it on our offense, we may be going for it some on fourth down. Having that mindset.

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