Here are nine Patriot-related reasons to be thankful this holiday season: 1. Drake Maye. Patriots offensive coor

There is no doubt that the Patriots' offense looks considerably better since Maye supplanted Jacoby Brissett in mid-October, and one AFC defensive assistant offered a rather rave

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The Patriots took two more rookies late in the draft. Quarterback Joe Milton III, a sixth-rounder, has yet to be active as the third-stringer behind Maye and Jacoby Brissett. Bell has played 33 offensive snaps with one 1-yard catch.

New England Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt isn’t giving Drake Maye a pass for the numerous turnovers. Many have chalked those struggles up to a rookie quarterback learning at the NFL level. However, Van Pelt shot down the rookie excuse when speaking with media members on Wednesday.

He has thrown seven interceptions and fumbled five times (and lost four) in his eight games (seven starts) in the NFL.

Rookie quarterback Drake Maye isn't losing sleep over his high turnover rate, and that's ultimately a good thing for the Patriots.

The New England Patriots’ rookie class has not gotten off to the start many would have hoped. That is beyond No. 3 overall pick Drake Maye, who has been overall impressive in his first career seven starts.

The Patriots may be 3-8 and barely relevant in the national discussion, but Maye is impressing just about anyone who has watched him play.