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Mike Vrabel Makes His Feelings Clear On Drake Maye Josh Allen Comparis

Bonisiwe Shabane
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mike vrabel makes his feelings clear on drake maye josh allen comparis

Even at just 2-2 and without having faced the stiffest of competition to this point, the Patriots have gotten a remarkable four-game stretch from second-year quarterback Drake Maye, and likely got the best performance... Maye was 14-for-17 passing for 203 yards and two touchdowns, plus a rushing touchdown. He had a quarterback rating of 155.6, the third straight week his rating has come in at over 100.0. Maye took only one sack and had no turnovers. Pro Football Focus currently grades Maye at 73.9, which is 12th in the league, and increasingly, he is starting to justify one of the major comparisons that was made for him coming out of... On Monday morning, coach Mike Vrabel was asked about the Allen-Maye comparison.

He was not a fan of it. “I am not big into comparisons,” Vrabel said when asked on the “Greg Hill Show” on WEEI in Boston on Monday. “You guys know that by now. But if not, we’ll keep reminding ya, not big on comparisons.” Once Drake Maye was given the official start in Week 6 of the 2024 season, it was clear throughout the rest of the year that he had all the tools to be the Patriots'... The poise he displayed as a rookie and his natural leadership skills were things that cannot be simply taught, proving the Jerod Mayo era made one good decision in an otherwise underwhelming draft.

What was also apparent with the quarterback, however, was his desire to go above and beyond what was needed to overcompensate for poor offensive play, much of which did not rest solely on his... That led to too many turnovers, some inexcusable, which has remained an issue so far this season. That was evident in the Patriots' Week 3 game against the Steelers, as the offense recorded five turnovers in their losing effort in what should have been a very winnable game. Maye was responsible for one fumble and an interception, after completing a turnover-free game a week before. His resiliency is something that fans and analysts have caught wind of, and his coaches have already recognized it as well. But that doesn't mean they want to see it all that often, which is something Mike Vrabel mentioned on Monday.

During his weekly appearance on WEEI, the head coach was asked about how Maye can bounce back after a mistake fairly easily, and that is exactly what the Patriots offense needs in their next... Pro Football and Sports Network covers all the major professional sports, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, Tennis, WNBA, NASCAR, and more. The New England Patriots’ reset has produced a blunt media read, a franchise that bottomed out after its quarterback–coach split now looks like it has found the pairing it needed. As the Patriots rally under a new sideline voice with a young passer, one prominent analyst sharpened the comparison, and the implication for the dynasty’s postscript. In a segment examining New England’s trajectory, CBS analyst Pete Prisco linked the team’s post-Brady skid to coaching, then contrasted it with the current configuration under Mike Vrabel and Drake Maye. “He has had success elsewhere,” Prisco said.

“If you have a great coach and a great quarterback, you’re gonna win games in this league. They have a great coach now, and they have a great quarterback on his way to being a truly special quarterback, so you’re going to win a lot of games that way. Maybe Belichick was the problem in New England after all.” His remark tracks a broader narrative: results fell off sharply following the Brady departure, then stabilized with a different staff and a rookie quarterback. Tom E. Curran, Mike Giardi and Tom Giles join Arbella Early Edition with Trenni to discuss how Drake Maye can compete with Josh Allen on Sunday.

Mike Vrabel was asked about Josh Allen, but if you listen closely you might be able to hear him talking about Drake Maye. "I think he realized that he's got immense talent, and I think he's done a much better job of taking care of the football," Vrabel responded at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday when asked about... "That's been the big difference for me." Allen and the Bills were 3-2 in five matchups against Vrabel's Titans. Subscribe to NBC Sports Boston's podcast network to hear our Insiders bring you the latest insights on your favorite teams! The Patriots haven’t had this kind of hope in a while.

They’ve got a new head coach with a Super Bowl pedigree, a young QB who can throw on the move, and a defence that’s still top-10 caliber. On paper, it kind of feels like New England might be cooking something again. But games are decided in the trenches. And that O-line? Still a big question mark. Right now, that offensive line in Foxborough is looking less like a solid wall and more like a polite suggestion.

It’s not time to hit the panic button just yet. But if you’re expecting a breakout season from Drake Maye? It might be worth paying attention to what’s (not) happening up front. And Andrew Callahan gave us an insight into just how things are looking up front. “I truly believe it will be second (in the AFC East). Mike is a legitimate good coach, and Drake Maye will be a franchise QB.

But the PFF just listed the Patriots’ offensive line as bottom‑5. If you were to make a case against the Patriots, you start with the OL. This is an offence built to play from ahead, to run the ball. If you fall behind… what’s plan B?” That is pretty much all that’s wrong for the Patriots ahead of the 2025 season. Because this offense?

It’s built on timing. whether it’s setting up the run, giving the QB room to throw, or just managing the clock. But with PFF slapping them with a 48.5 offensive line grade in 2024, that timing feels less like strategy and more like a countdown. Let’s look back at 2024. Last year, the Patriots gave up pressure on almost 40% of dropbacks. That’s 31st in the league.

Almost dead last. Add in the fact that they were near the bottom in sack rate, too. Now also add in an average of just 2.91 seconds before the quarterback had to throw, and yeah… that’s a brutal mismatch. Way too much heat, not nearly enough help.

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