Bedard: Drake Maye was 8th in ESPN's QB poll
ESPN has ranked New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye as the 8th best QB in the NFL, sparking debate over his standing.
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The brief
Drake Maye has been placed among the top 10 NFL quarterbacks in an ESPN poll, specifically ranking 8th. This development follows reports that Maye appeared 'phenomenal' during team practices.
Coverage from Boston Sports Journal, Boston.com, and NBC Sports Boston focuses on the specific ranking, with NBC Sports Boston questioning if Maye was ranked too low. Sports Illustrated and The Boston Globe provide additional context regarding his practice performance and outlook for the 2026 season.
Future attention will center on whether Maye can excel again in 2026, as noted by The Boston Globe.
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Quick answers
Where did Drake Maye rank in the ESPN poll?
He was ranked 8th.
How has Maye performed in recent practices?
According to Sports Illustrated, Maye looked 'phenomenal' in practices.
Which outlets are reporting on this trend?
Reports come from Boston Sports Journal, Boston.com, NBC Sports Boston, Sports Illustrated, and The Boston Globe.
Coverage (7)
- What can Patriots QB Drake Maye do for an encore after near-MVP season? The New York Times · 16h ago
- Patriots training camp preview: Drake Maye, Josh McDaniels looking to expand on 2025 Yahoo Sports · 16h ago
- Patriots QB Drake Maye Looked 'Phenomenal' In Practices. That Shouldn't Surprise Anyone Sports Illustrated · 16h ago
- Drake Maye ranked too low on ESPN's list of top 10 NFL QBs? NBC Sports Boston · 16h ago
- ESPN ranks Drake Maye among NFL’s top-10 quarterbacks Boston.com · 16h ago
- Patriots quarterback preview: There’s every reason for Drake Maye to excel again in 2026. Will he? The Boston Globe · 16h ago
- Bedard: Drake Maye was 8th in ESPN's QB poll Boston Sports Journal · 16h ago
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