Even with the 12-foot bronze statue outside of Gillette Stadium serving as a reminder of the two decades of success the Patriots once had, it’s not something Drake Maye feels looms over him.

E ven before the New England Patriots made quarterback Drake Maye the third overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, some openly wondered if he possessed the physical abilities and leadership qualities needed to follow in the footsteps of franchise legend and future Hall of Famer Tom Brady.

Maye doesn’t believe he’s put at a disadvantage when it comes to playing for a franchise that boasted one of the all-time greats in NFL history.