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Originally Posted by kccrow
I think you guys are seriously underestimating Drake Maye. He basically had 10 games of real playing time, and what he did in those 10 games works out to extrapolate to about 3800 yards and 26 TDs if he plays 17 full games. He did that with the absolute worst offensive line, the worst receiving corps in football, and a subpar overall supporting running game. Maye will have way better protection and a few more weapons at his disposal.
Nobody is claiming they are a playoff contender this year, but Maye is going to be a solid QB, and they will be on the ascent. That defense looks to be improved as well. Vrabel might not be the greatest HC of all time, but he does win games, and he usually has his squad competing for a playoff spot. If he can win with Tannehill, he can win with Maye.
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Maye's ability to be effective and productive when things weren't great is a good indicator, for me.
I'd much rather bet on college players like him and Mahomes, who didn't have every advantage possible at their college program. There are a lot of QBs who can look like world-beaters when their team is way more talented than the ones they play on a consistent basis, but guys from less-advantaged programs learn more lessons they need to succeed in the NFL, IMO...