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Colin Cowherd supports Drake Maye amid struggles in Patriots' season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 6:32 PM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Colin Cowherd supports Drake Maye amid struggles in Patriots' season

Summary

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye faces a challenging start to the season, having recorded six turnovers through three games. Despite these difficulties, analyst Colin Cowherd advocates for patience with Maye, drawing parallels to Tom Brady's early career. Cowherd points out the impact of injuries to key receivers and suggests that early missteps do not define a quarterback's trajectory. He urges fans to remain hopeful, citing Brady's similar challenges before his success in Tampa Bay. The Patriots continue to navigate through Maye's adjustment period and missing star wide receiver A.J. Brown due to injury.

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Status Watch

•Drake Maye has six turnovers in three games this season.
•Colin Cowherd endorses Maye, comparing him to Tom Brady.
•Patriots are missing star receiver A.J. Brown due to injury.
•Maye's passing performance has declined this season.
•Cowherd stresses patience as Maye develops in the role.

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6:32 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Everybody in Boston Is Selling Drake Maye Stock’ – Colin Cowherd Stands Behind Patriots QB With Bold Tom Brady Comparison

What they're saying

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New England Patriots third-year quarterback Drake Maye is having a turbulent start this season. He has 6 turnovers so far. Maye also committed costly mistakes through three games and in the Week 3 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Despite the hurdles, Fox analyst Colin Cowherd is urging patience, telling fans to wait for Maye’s stock […] The post ‘Everybody in Boston Is Selling Drake Maye Stock’ – Colin Cowherd Stands Behind Patriots QB With Bold Tom Brady Comparison appeared first on Gridiron H
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