When the New England Patriots selected Drake Maye with the third overall pick of the NFL Draft, many had concerns about how Maye's game would translate on to the professional level. Former quarterback Dan Orlovsky was one of them, questioning Maye's mechanics.

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is far from a finished product, but offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt has been very impressed with the rookie’s improvement. Van Pelt specifically highlighted Maye’s footwork on Thursday morning.

The New England Patriots are prioritizing the development of rookie quarterback Drake Maye this season. They have even gone as far as seeking outside help on how to handle a young quarterback, per a report from NFL insider Albert Breer.