New England Patriots: Why and When Drake May Should Start at QB; Strength of Schedule, David Andrews

While many believed a potential mid-season bye week could be the proper time to finally hand the reins of the New England Patriots offense to rookie quarterback Drake Maye, the placement of the team’s bye at Week 14 could act as an impediment to such plans. Host Mike D’Abate welcomes Steve Balestrieri of PatsFans.com to discuss why Maye should start when ready. The duo also discuss the Pats strength of schedule and the extension of David Andrews. #nfl #patriots
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[@CoryD_85]

He's going to be friggin awesome, 🔥 so glad we picked him.

[@josephkelley8634]

Maye the force be with you.

[@davidcaunter5346]

It’s not rocket science, he should start when the O-line can actually block people and Drake can grasp the offense…in that order.

[@mctaguer]

Okay, certainly you guys aren't the first, but God-I-pray-you're-the-last, to spend time conjecturing something we have absolutely no idea about. None. Worse, clearly our sports "mind" is so tiny as a fandom that EVERY SINGLE SPORTS OUTLET IN NEW ENGLAND feels they must "debate" this "topic." Yes, I understand the circulation of stories--the obligatory level of group mindlessness--but this takes that absurdity to a new level. Kudos to the first writer/podcaster who openly declares "I have no idea when he'll start--no one does--and it's pointless to try?" It's like we said, "Hmm, what could be DUMBER than 'grading' a draft the week after it happens? I know! Guessing when some kid who's three months from training camp will start! We HAVE TO do this!!"

[@chopshop523]

lol he’s a bust! No doubt!!