Which Patriots players will be more in the spotlight now that Drake Maye is taking over as quarterback?
On Tuesday afternoon it was reported the New England Patriots plan on making a change at quarterback, going from veteran Jacoby Brissett to rookie third-overall pick Drake Maye. Maye is expected to take over this Sunday against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium.
Of course, most of the focus this Sunday will be on Maye and his performance. He was drafted to lead the team back to its winning ways and be the future of the franchise, and while that won’t all happen in just one game fans are clearly eager for a look at the future.
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At the same time though, the quarterback change doesn’t only impact Maye. For other members of the team, they may become more relied upon and/or the stakes of their performance may be raised. If Maye is the future of the franchise, those who work best with him will have the best chance of being a part of that future as well.
There are also those whose performance will now be more under a microscope, as it relates to Maye’s immediate development. Quarterback development is all about putting the QB in a position to succeed, and some members of the team will impact that more than others.
Which non-quarterbacks will suddenly find themselves with more of a spotlight with Maye taking over under center? Here are five individuals to watch…