Football Did the NFL landscape change now that the draft is over?

SHOWTIME · 04-28-2025, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by kccrow

I think you guys are seriously underestimating Drake Maye. He basically had 10 games of real playing time, and what he did in those 10 games works out to extrapolate to about 3800 yards and 26 TDs if he plays 17 full games. He did that with the absolute worst offensive line, the worst receiving corps in football, and a subpar overall supporting running game. Maye will have way better protection and a few more weapons at his disposal.

Nobody is claiming they are a playoff contender this year, but Maye is going to be a solid QB, and they will be on the ascent. That defense looks to be improved as well. Vrabel might not be the greatest HC of all time, but he does win games, and he usually has his squad competing for a playoff spot. If he can win with Tannehill, he can win with Maye.

With Maye as the starter, the Pats went from picking 3rd overall in the draft to 4th overall...

RunKC · 04-28-2025, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by SHOWTIME

With Maye as the starter, the Pats went from picking 3rd overall in the draft to 4th overall...

They had arguably the worst coach in the NFL as well as one of the worst talented teams.

SHOWTIME · 04-28-2025, 09:23 AM

Look I know we are all hoping the Pats give Buffalo a run for their money, but New England is what the Broncos are to our division. In the AFCW, as long as Mahomes and Reid reign supreme, Denver has no shot at a division title. Same thing in the AFCE with Josh Allen and the Bills - the Pats cannot compete. Maybe they can contend for a wild card spot in a few years, once they sort out their offensive line.