NFL: The Insiders on Drake Maye

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From the episode

Drake May struggled a bit in week one... they're trying to take away that deep pass that Drake May was so very effective with last season. Drake May said himself he lost patience last week, and he launched three balls down the field that were intercepted.

Mentioned at 46:48 – 47:34

STACKED’s take

Negative signalProjection

Drake Maye struggled in Week 1 due to forced deep balls and defensive adjustments.

Drake Maye struggled in Week 1 as opposing defenses are successfully taking away his deep passing game, forcing him to be more methodical; Maye admitted to losing patience, which led to three interceptions on deep attempts.