Browns vs Patriots in Week 8 will be a true test for QB Drake Maye compared to opposing defenses he’s faced already

Now under the watch of Mike Vrabel and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, Maye has the Patriots at 5–2 and in first place in the AFC East. It's early yet, but perhaps comparing him to a two-time Super Bowl champion—even at the ripe age of 23—may just make sense.

Cam Newton isn't convinced Drake Maye is a top-five quarterback in the NFL at this time. But it's not because of his play on the field.

Breaking records is something Drake Maye would file in the interesting category. However, the most important goal for the second-year quarterback and the New England Patriots is winning football games.

Maye's sparkling effort included a 91.3% completion rate thanks to a 21-of-23 showing, which broke Brady's franchise record of 88.5. Brady previously set the record against the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2009 when Maye was a 7-year-old football fan in Charlotte.

There have been several transformative quarterback classes throughout the storied history of the NFL. The crop of signal-callers who entered the league in 2024 could soon join the list.

The conversation occurred during a debate segment on ESPN's First Take. Former NFL offensive lineman and ESPN analyst Damien Woody argued that Maye is playing like a top-five quarterback in the NFL, but Newton quickly dismissed that notion on the show.

Patriots QB Drake Maye is having an excellent start to the season. One NFL insider is chanting his name because of his excellent statistics.