Bedard: Drake Maye was 8th in ESPN's QB poll - fair or foul?
Boston Sports Journal • • sports
Key Points:
- ESPN conducted a poll of NFL executives, coaches, and scouts ranking current quarterbacks, with Drake Maye placed eighth overall.
- The top seven quarterbacks ahead of Maye are Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, Matthew Stafford, Joe Burrow, Lamar Jackson, Dak Prescott, and Justin Herbert.
- Maye appeared on over 60% of ballots, receiving many fifth-place votes, praised for his size, athleticism, accuracy, and poise despite limited supporting talent.
- Some evaluators remain cautious, wanting to see more consistent performance before ranking him higher, citing other quarterbacks' proven track records.
- The ranking reflects current ability rather than future potential, with debate focusing on who would be most feared or desired in a high-stakes game.
