Bedard: Drake Maye was 8th in ESPN's QB poll
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye’s inclusion in ESPN's top-10 list sparks debate among fans and analysts ahead of training camp.
Who reported it (9)
- Patriots training camp preview: Drake Maye, Josh McDaniels looking to expand on 2025 Pats Pulpit · 48d ago
- Patriots training camp preview: Drake Maye, Josh McDaniels looking to expand on 2025 Yahoo Sports · 48d ago
- What can Patriots QB Drake Maye do for an encore after near-MVP season? The New York Times · 48d ago
- Patriots quarterback preview: There’s every reason for Drake Maye to excel again in 2026. Will he? The Boston Globe · 48d ago
- Drake Maye, Jalen Hurts Fans Bothered By ESPN's 2026 QB Rankings Yahoo Sports · 48d ago
- Patriots QB Drake Maye Looked 'Phenomenal' In Practices. That Shouldn't Surprise Anyone Sports Illustrated · 48d ago
- Drake Maye ranked too low on ESPN's list of top 10 NFL QBs? NBC Sports Boston · 48d ago
- ESPN ranks Drake Maye among NFL’s top-10 quarterbacks Boston.com · 48d ago
- Bedard: Drake Maye was 8th in ESPN's QB poll Boston Sports Journal · 48d ago
What happened
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has been ranked 8th in ESPN’s latest poll of NFL signal-callers. This placement arrives as the team prepares for training camp, with focus directed toward his development following a 2025 season that saw him emerge as a near-MVP candidate.
Coverage from The New York Times, The Boston Globe, Sports Illustrated, and Boston Sports Journal highlights the discussion surrounding Maye’s ranking. Yahoo Sports and NBC Sports Boston report that the position has prompted dissatisfaction among supporters of both Maye and Jalen Hurts, fueling regional and national debate regarding his standing among elite league peers.
Attention now shifts to the upcoming training camp as Maye works alongside Josh McDaniels to expand upon his previous performance. Whether Maye can replicate his 2025 output during the 2026 season remains a focal point for upcoming reporting.
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Questions people are asking
What is Drake Maye's rank in the ESPN poll?
According to coverage from Boston Sports Journal, Drake Maye was ranked 8th.
Who is working with Maye to expand on the 2025 season?
Pats Pulpit and Yahoo Sports report that Maye and Josh McDaniels are looking to build on their 2025 performance.
Why are fans upset about the ranking?
Yahoo Sports and NBC Sports Boston note that fans of Drake Maye and Jalen Hurts have expressed dissatisfaction with the ESPN 2026 quarterback rankings.
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