Patriots QB Drake Maye Poised for Super Bowl History, Drawing Eli Manning Comparisons

New England Patriots QB Drake Maye believes the team showed Super Bowl potential as early as Week 5. At 23 years and 162 days old, Maye is set to be the second-youngest QB to start a Super Bowl; a win would make him the youngest to lead a team to victory. He could also be the fifth QB to win in his first or second season. While often compared to Brady and Mahomes, an NFL executive likened Maye to Eli Manning, citing his athleticism, poise, anticipation, accuracy, and pocket feel. The executive noted Maye is a pocket passer, distinguishing him from Mahomes' rare outside-the-pocket play, and believes Maye is "just scratching the surface."