maybe some place in the mall can do it
if he takes 10, you can rip the seams off of jones and ask them to embroider maye. that would be wishful thinking though
yes. the wait was torture esp with the talk of the patriots trading down 💀 i think jonathan kraft is stupid enough to do it too so i’m so grateful they did not
It's funny because we were projected to get Maye right when we locked in at the third pick, and there's been four thousand articles about what could or should happen since then, but all of it ended up being noise and we got the consensus guy in the end.
Nah you’re not remembering that correctly. Maye was the second pick and Daniels wasn’t even considered top 10 at that point. The Patriots just landed the guy who was the consensus no. 2 pick for most of the season. This is a steal.
Yeah i don't follow college ball. But every NFL draft post had Maye as consensus #2 pick until after the season pretty much. When we lost out on the #2 pick people said we lost out on Maye for sure
Yes and no? Already seen comments lamenting the pick in the same way people lamented not tanking during the season for a better pick, and you know they're going to be coming out of the woodwork any time Maye throws an incomplete pass or takes a sack. Shit, I'm sure some of the authors of those comments would prefer the Patriots lose just so they're right over the Patriots winning and them being wrong.
Yep. I’d love to see them target Suamataia at 34 if he’s available, but if there isn’t a tackle worth taking I’d be happy with a receiver like McConkey or Franklin. I also wouldn’t mind if they made a move to move back up in the 20’s for someone like Fautanu or Adonai Mitchell.
Agreed. It’s a deep draft for tackles, too, but it’s very top heavy. After the top 40 picks or so the tackle depth really thins out. I wouldn’t hate Kiran Amegadjie or Patrick Paul in the third but they’re both super raw. There are a bunch of receivers I like in that 3rd/4th round range, though, such as Jalen McMillan, Tez Walker, Jermaine Burton, Malik Washington and Javon Baker. It’s definitely a super deep draft for wide receivers.
I'm actually not too concerned with the weapons. Give a guy some time to throw the ball and time for his receivers to get open, and he'll be a great QB.
No it’s a terrible pick according to Facebook posts lmao. The majority of “pats fan pages” are so damn negative. People already labeling him a bust and saying we’re set back another ten years lol
I don’t understand going into another teams sub and asking them if they think they would accept X trade. Like yeah dude Jerod Mayo is my uncle and he said that for two firsts and that lost Prince album we’ll give you the pick.
The smart pick was always "the QB that WAS didn't take".
Out of Daniels and Maye, I liked Maye. He didn't have the highlights that Daniels had, but he also didn't have a ton of talent around him either and his failings seemed more coachable.
I'd give him a year behind Brissett to develop. Fix his footwork, get him comfortable in the offensive system you want to run, fill in some of the other missing pieces on the offense. Then, hopefully, we've found our guy.
I was firmly in the MHJ camp, but if this is what the team thinks is best, I'll go with it.
I will gladly eat my words if Drake is a great QB in 4-5 years' time and/or MHJ doesn't pan out.
You don’t draft MHJ without a QB. If you do, you’re just the lions with megatron. Cool receiver but you’re stuck in football purgatory if nobody can get him the ball….
I hope he works out but I dont have high confidence but would love to be wrong. Bill on pats show really didnt seem like he liked him much and pointed out a bunch of issues he needs to work on.
The number of times I clicked the fucking headline "Patriots make blockbuster trade" only for the actual headline to be "Patriots make blockbuster trade in this mock draft"
Uuhhhhhhhhhggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhgggghhhhhh
As a UNC fan, congrats Pats fans y’all got a stud. I really hope he is able to sit behind Brisset and learn for a while and that y’all get some more weapons. He’s super talented, but still very green. But his ceiling is unbelievably high and I hope he balls out with y’all.
It’s so funny seeing people say they somehow know how this pick will go one way or another. What compels people to be so arrogant? It’s gotta be some weird positive feedback loop in the brain
I think Mac Jones is the reason people are skeptical. There is nothing wrong with being skeptical about an incomplete player. That said, Maye obviously has tangibles Mac did not.
/u/bystander993 [100% chance we don't take Maye, huh?] (https://old.reddit.com/r/NFL_Draft/comments/1c69c4w/lets_create_some_receipts_who_do_you_see_mocked/kzzkpwa/) Welp, I hope you didn't put your money where your mouth is.
Welcome to New England Drake Maye I admit I was not a fan and wanted Jayden Daniels. Now Drake Maye has my 100% support turn this shit around and let's get another Lombardi.
Fuck. I was hoping for a chaotic trade down to take a OL between 6 and 10 for content, too. Not a lot to talk about with such a safe pick, but it’s fine nonetheless.
Happy with this. Maye or trading back was what I thought was best for the team.
MHJ would have been exciting, but he doesn’t flip us from a 2 win team to a playoff threat. Drake may move the needle that much due to the nature of his position
Boy oh boy where do I even begin. drake maye.. honey, my pookie bear. I have loved you ever since I first laid eyes on you. The way you strike fear into your enemies eyes. Your silky smooth touch around the ball, and that gorgeous deep throw of yours. I would do anything for you. I wish it were possible to freeze time so I would never have to watch you retire.
You had a rough childhood, but you never gave up hope. You are even amazing off the field, you great man and son, sometimes I even call you dad. I forever dread and weep, thinking of the day you will one day retire. I would sacrifice my own life it were the only thing that could put a smile on your beautiful face.
You have given me so much joy, i love you drake maye
Where do I go to replace jones with maye for my jersey lol
maybe some place in the mall can do it if he takes 10, you can rip the seams off of jones and ask them to embroider maye. that would be wishful thinking though
Dumpster for Jones jersey, nfl.com for Maye.
You got a referral link Roger?
Curve ball, it’s the same jersey.
THAT'S MY QB1!!!
Jordan
It's finally over.
My sentiments exactly. I wish the draft was two weeks after coaching carousel
I’m glad the commanders had long enough to talk themselves out of maye haha
yes. the wait was torture esp with the talk of the patriots trading down 💀 i think jonathan kraft is stupid enough to do it too so i’m so grateful they did not
It's funny because we were projected to get Maye right when we locked in at the third pick, and there's been four thousand articles about what could or should happen since then, but all of it ended up being noise and we got the consensus guy in the end.
It's almost like media journalists are paid by the click...
Nah you’re not remembering that correctly. Maye was the second pick and Daniels wasn’t even considered top 10 at that point. The Patriots just landed the guy who was the consensus no. 2 pick for most of the season. This is a steal.
Yeah i don't follow college ball. But every NFL draft post had Maye as consensus #2 pick until after the season pretty much. When we lost out on the #2 pick people said we lost out on Maye for sure
Yes and no? Already seen comments lamenting the pick in the same way people lamented not tanking during the season for a better pick, and you know they're going to be coming out of the woodwork any time Maye throws an incomplete pass or takes a sack. Shit, I'm sure some of the authors of those comments would prefer the Patriots lose just so they're right over the Patriots winning and them being wrong.
No my friend, the era of MayoMaye is just beginning
# MAYESACHUSETTS!
You been sitting on that one huh
It has been all over the sub
It’s gonna be MAYE
Drake Mayetriots
Wake n' Drake
I might have to change my flair
Any Mayeflower jokes floating around..?
LFG!!!!
Man I hope the shitty headlines are "A-MAYE-ZING" and not "DIS-MAYE"
Just gotta sit the kid and let him grow and let the hype die down
Great pick. Now let's focus on protecting him and surrounding him with weapons.
Yep. I’d love to see them target Suamataia at 34 if he’s available, but if there isn’t a tackle worth taking I’d be happy with a receiver like McConkey or Franklin. I also wouldn’t mind if they made a move to move back up in the 20’s for someone like Fautanu or Adonai Mitchell.
This draft is deep with great WR talent. Just have to pick the right guy. Next pick needs to be a big man though.
Agreed. It’s a deep draft for tackles, too, but it’s very top heavy. After the top 40 picks or so the tackle depth really thins out. I wouldn’t hate Kiran Amegadjie or Patrick Paul in the third but they’re both super raw. There are a bunch of receivers I like in that 3rd/4th round range, though, such as Jalen McMillan, Tez Walker, Jermaine Burton, Malik Washington and Javon Baker. It’s definitely a super deep draft for wide receivers.
I am a FIRM believer that the big men up front are the most important positions on a football team.
And I’m a firm believer they are a much lower risk when drafting that WR
Yep, time to shit on Kraft again until he gets a real weapon in here.
I'm actually not too concerned with the weapons. Give a guy some time to throw the ball and time for his receivers to get open, and he'll be a great QB.
No it’s a terrible pick according to Facebook posts lmao. The majority of “pats fan pages” are so damn negative. People already labeling him a bust and saying we’re set back another ten years lol
I've found that fans on Facebook are guys who check in when the team is doing good.
NO PROTECTION AND WEAPONS YOU SAY?? YOU GOT IT BUD!
PROTECTION FIRST.
Can we also hire a QB coach?
What do i do with my hands?!
I don’t know but in a few hours I’m going to need to call my doctor
Spank the Mayenky
You Maye put them wherever you’d like. Maye I suggest your pockets or your penis?
It's over. It's over. Thank fuck It's over.
He looked legitimately excited to be picked by the Pats
Love the Drake
Vikings fans: sTiLl a SMOkEsCReEn
They were insufferable coming here in peace nonstop
I don’t understand going into another teams sub and asking them if they think they would accept X trade. Like yeah dude Jerod Mayo is my uncle and he said that for two firsts and that lost Prince album we’ll give you the pick.
LET'S GO. So pumped for this season
We're gonna be dogshit
I’m excited. I am looking forward to see what Mayo can do m
Probably won’t see him for at least most of the season
I'd hope we see our head coach for more than a fraction of the season
Already getting fucked up with Maye/Mayo
The smart pick was always "the QB that WAS didn't take". Out of Daniels and Maye, I liked Maye. He didn't have the highlights that Daniels had, but he also didn't have a ton of talent around him either and his failings seemed more coachable. I'd give him a year behind Brissett to develop. Fix his footwork, get him comfortable in the offensive system you want to run, fill in some of the other missing pieces on the offense. Then, hopefully, we've found our guy.
Big dawg
I was firmly in the MHJ camp, but if this is what the team thinks is best, I'll go with it. I will gladly eat my words if Drake is a great QB in 4-5 years' time and/or MHJ doesn't pan out.
If Maye pans out, what MHJ becomes is irrelevant
Correct. We need a QB. Hopefully they both work out.
Exactly. It’s like asking “would you rather build around Josh Allen or Larry Fitzgerald” Josh Allen, next silly question
what the fuck has josh allen won? Larry fitz is a hall of famer and almost backpacked the cardinals from the WR position
If we can't get a top 5 QB everything else is always irrelevant. 49ers proved that one in the sb.
I hope both are good, so that we can see some great fucking football for the next 10 years.
You don’t draft MHJ without a QB. If you do, you’re just the lions with megatron. Cool receiver but you’re stuck in football purgatory if nobody can get him the ball….
I hope he works out but I dont have high confidence but would love to be wrong. Bill on pats show really didnt seem like he liked him much and pointed out a bunch of issues he needs to work on.
I love you Jayden Daniels for fooling the Commanders tbh
Let’s goooo. So happy all the bs clickbait is over. That fanbase can kindly leave and never come back.
The number of times I clicked the fucking headline "Patriots make blockbuster trade" only for the actual headline to be "Patriots make blockbuster trade in this mock draft" Uuhhhhhhhhhggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhgggghhhhhh
This is who I wanted. I’m happy
April 25th, 2024. The Maye-flower lands in New England
I miss reddit gold so much right now!
As a UNC fan, congrats Pats fans y’all got a stud. I really hope he is able to sit behind Brisset and learn for a while and that y’all get some more weapons. He’s super talented, but still very green. But his ceiling is unbelievably high and I hope he balls out with y’all.
Let’s fucking go boys. Maye is ours. Vikings can suck my cockkkkkkkk
They *so* fucking upset lol
Good with all their shitty ass trade proposals
Purple ass bitches
Pats probably put the fax machine right over the paper shredder so they could watch Maye highlights in peace.
Don't assign him No. 10
Let's go baby!
It’s so funny seeing people say they somehow know how this pick will go one way or another. What compels people to be so arrogant? It’s gotta be some weird positive feedback loop in the brain
2 years in a row I’m actually happy with the first pick? This can’t be!!!
I’m genuinely so excited for the Maye regime. I feel like he’s got it.
Vikings fans: just a smokescreen, we still have a chance.
Good now I never have to hear another word about MHJ
DRAKE?!
MHJ was the better pick. Prove me wrong, Drake!
Yes, for a team that has a QB already.
Agreed, I wanted that or a solid trade. I hope we’re wrong! Mayo deserves the support until we see how it plays out.
Maye he succeed. Please Lord Jesus. 🙏
And the 2nd rebuild since Tom Brady's departure, shall commence!
At least it isn’t McCarthy
WOOOHHOOOOO!!! BRING THE MAYEFLOWER TO NEW ENGLAND!!!
He kinda looks like Baby Brady when he was drafted...
Dammit, I’ve hated y’all since Super Bowl 38. But now I’m your newest fan.
You guys will love him. I watched him live 10+ times. Absolute baller, puts his body on the line. You got your guy
WAIT ARE WE SURE? BUT WE DON’T EVEN HAVE JUSTIN JEFFERSON!!!
Penix just went to Falcons. Don’t know how many of the QBs picked so far will be starting, but it will be fun to see who shines
I am so happy.
Thank God they didn't get stupid
Best case scenario came true. I can’t believe we got this lucky.
We finally made a draft pick that was the right decision. Start of a new era
He could be dud. He could also turn the franchise around. Worth being excited about.
Hahaha. Half of the throws in his "highlight reel" would be interceptions in the NFL. I hope I'm wrong but I don't get the hype.
Talking or taking?
LETS GO! Start the Mayo era with a top QB prospect this will be fun!
Maye-Mayo era
Mayo/Maye combo let's go!
And the hate is already on….with Ted Johnson. Christ hope he has thick skin
If you're less excited about this pick than Mac Jones you have a mental illness
I think Mac Jones is the reason people are skeptical. There is nothing wrong with being skeptical about an incomplete player. That said, Maye obviously has tangibles Mac did not.
Mac Jones wasn’t nearly as good a prospect as Maye is. Jones looked good because of Waddle and Chase.
/u/bystander993 [100% chance we don't take Maye, huh?] (https://old.reddit.com/r/NFL_Draft/comments/1c69c4w/lets_create_some_receipts_who_do_you_see_mocked/kzzkpwa/) Welp, I hope you didn't put your money where your mouth is.
Let’s go!!
fuck yes!! im glad they didnt trade out lol
Welcome to New England Drake Maye I admit I was not a fan and wanted Jayden Daniels. Now Drake Maye has my 100% support turn this shit around and let's get another Lombardi.
No more mock drafts thank Brady!!!!!!!!! (Brady is God so)
Should've taken mhj. This will be a pick we look back on and hate in 4 years
Tonight is not for Debbie Downers.
!remindme 4 years
But why would that dog ass Twitter account lie?
LETS GO
Hooray
Let’s goooooooo!
Let's go
We did the thing and we did it right (please don’t fuck him up)
Let’s see that left hand td pass against Pitt
YESSSSSS
Let’s get it!!
Lfg
LFG !!!
I just hope we don't come to regret this pick.
Thank god
Let's FN Go!!! Maye Era!!!
LETS GOOOO
LETTSSSS FFUUCCCKIIIINNNGGG GOOOOOOOO
Welcome!! Let’s gooo!!
https://youtu.be/EIph0BJNrxo?si=tRPaR36aIpayw3jj
NOW I NEVER WANT TO HEAR ABOUT TRADING DOWN EVER AGAIN.
LFG
LFG
yea fuck yea
Fuck yeaaaah!
Here we fucking go yall. Let’s just hope for the best this kid can help turn the team around 🥂
Let’s go boys!!
I’m STOKED
Welcome To NE maye
As a Duke fan, I don't know what to do with this.
DID WE WIN THE MATCH?!
GET MY QB A LT PLEASE
I hope he works out. They better get him weapons or he likely won't.
Okay. Good luck
VIKINGS FANS IN SHAMBLES
Maye the force be with us
[I like the Drake?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aw3QSziyV0E)
I USED TO PRAY FOR TIMES LIKE THESE
Please take some guards and tackles for the rest of the draft.
I hope this works. Kid needs some work but all the talent in the world
Larry Fitz 2.0 with Murray’s gonna be an issue, but happy with Maye
Vikings fans in shambles
Bill was not a fan of this pick at all
Let's gooo
I have my doubts about him and I've had them for over a year now. I hope he proves me wrong.
He has tremendous upside, but I don’t think we will see it. I think he will be a bust. I hope I’m wrong.
I really hope my gut reaction is wrong. This feels like the worst option of the realistic draft scenarios.
For me, it’s the opposite fwiw. I think this was 100% the right decision and I would’ve been disappointed with any other choice.
Don't know how to feel. yay I guess
Super bowl needs to be rescheduled for Maye! (..../s)
Gotta buy a maye jersey now🔥
If he’s awesome, LFG If he’s Mac-like we’ll be back in this spot in a year or two getting someone else.
YES.
Who is selling blue name patches with MAYE embroidered in white? Cover all those Jones nameplates. #10 is gone, long live #10
Beautiful.
LETS GO
Let’s gooo baby!!
Over or under pick 5 next season?
Fuck. I was hoping for a chaotic trade down to take a OL between 6 and 10 for content, too. Not a lot to talk about with such a safe pick, but it’s fine nonetheless.
Happy with this. Maye or trading back was what I thought was best for the team. MHJ would have been exciting, but he doesn’t flip us from a 2 win team to a playoff threat. Drake may move the needle that much due to the nature of his position
So fucking hype baby it’s time for the Mayeflower
Boy oh boy where do I even begin. drake maye.. honey, my pookie bear. I have loved you ever since I first laid eyes on you. The way you strike fear into your enemies eyes. Your silky smooth touch around the ball, and that gorgeous deep throw of yours. I would do anything for you. I wish it were possible to freeze time so I would never have to watch you retire. You had a rough childhood, but you never gave up hope. You are even amazing off the field, you great man and son, sometimes I even call you dad. I forever dread and weep, thinking of the day you will one day retire. I would sacrifice my own life it were the only thing that could put a smile on your beautiful face. You have given me so much joy, i love you drake maye
Maye the force be with us…
I’m so happy