NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport believes even quarterback Drake Maye was rooting for a chance to work with the six-time Super Bowl champion assistant. He views the pairing of the 22-year-old quarterback and longtime offensive play-caller as greatly beneficial for the Patriots.
When the Patriots announced the re-hiring of Josh McDaniels, there were concerns about how quarterback Drake Maye would feel about the decision.
Drake Maye had a strong rookie season for the New England Patriots, and it looks like other teams wanted to draft him. Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network recently talked about how Maye has built a “mythical reputation” around the NFL.