The Patriots are continuing to plead patience on when they’ll play Drake Maye, from the head coach down to the rookie’s positional coach. Patriots quarterbacks coach TC McCartney explained that Maye has the opportunity to benefit from watching Jacoby Brissett while on the bench,

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 19: Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots is tackled by Jamien Sherwood #44 of the New York Jets during the game at MetLife Stadium on September 19, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images) Getty Images FOXBOROUGH – Drake Maye is improving and is impressing his coaches.

The New England Patriots are sticking with Jacoby Brissett over first-round draft pick Drake Maye at quarterback despite a 1-3 start with one of the least productive offenses in the NFL. And they're scrubbing a team reporter's recent suggestion that the locker room is approaching "mutiny" over the decision.