Earlier than the NFL Draft, Julian Edelman questioned if the New England Patriots, his former group, would get “horny” with the third general choose and commerce it to fill extra holes.
Groups had been calling, however New England stayed put and chosen North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye.
It was the protected choose, and now that Maye is in Foxborough, Edelman is a fan of what the Pats did.
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Julian Edelman is a fan of the Patriots taking Drake Maye. (Getty Photos)
“This can be a quarterback league,” Edelman instructed Fox Information Digital in a latest interview. “In the end, it’s going to return all the way down to the blokes who’re creating him. … It’s gonna come all the way down to this offensive workers to get him going. They’ve loads of holes, however the quarterback at the present time might be a very powerful function. I’m excited with Drake Maye.
“Simply listening to the tales about how a lot he likes to compete. He comes from a sports activities household. His brothers are all legends. I feel it could possibly be an important factor for New England. He looks like a man that’s keen to work, and it’s nearly how they’re gonna develop him.”
Drake Maye of the New England Patriots throws throughout follow Might 29, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Photos)
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Jacoby Brissett, Maye’s probably backup, ought to assist Maye get accustomed to the NFL, and Edelman stated Maye is in good arms with Brissett, Edelman’s former teammate.
“I feel having Jacoby Brissett as his backup is a superb man for Drake to be taught from. Jacoby’s been across the block. He is gained soccer video games within the Nationwide Soccer League for a number of groups, and he’s knowledgeable,” Edelman stated.
The Pats have new life with head coach Jerod Mayo, who’s changing Invoice Belichick after 24 years.
“Having a sensible, hungry, younger head coach that is aware of gamers, is aware of the right way to talk with gamers in Jerod Mayo, and we’ll see what this offensive workers can do,” Edleman stated.
“I’m excited for the state of affairs that they’re in. Lots of people are saying they’re gonna be horrible, this and that, no matter. That is the Nationwide Soccer League. Everybody will get paid. A variety of loopy issues can occur. I’m excited for this upcoming season for the Pats.”
Quarterback Drake Maye of the North Carolina Tar Heels poses for portraits after being chosen third general within the first spherical by the New England Patriots in the course of the 2024 NFL Draft April 25, 2024, in Detroit. (Todd Rosenberg/Getty Photos)
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New England had its worst season in a era final 12 months, going 4-13. It was the primary time the Patriots picked inside the highest 10 of a draft in over a decade. They’ve missed the playoffs in three out of the 4 post-Tom Brady seasons.
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