Arguably the most talent-barren roster in the NFL, the Patriots need as high a draft pick as possible if they're to quickly build a decent supporting cast around exciting young quarterback Drake Maye.

The New England Patriots kicked off the season with quarterback Jacoby Brissett behind center, moved on to Drake Maye in Week 6 and they could have another swap to end the season. There is no question who the quarterback of the future is, but with no postseason to play for, the team could be sitting Maye for Week 18.

Patriots coach Jerod Mayo danced around questions involving whether or not he plans to start quarterback Drake Maye in Sunday’s finale against the Buffalo Bills, or, more to the point, if landing the No. 1 pick is a priority. Coaches will never admit to tanking.

Sunday's game could decide who gets the No. 1 pick. Maye took a hit to the head last week. Is playing him worth it? The post Will the Patriots sit Drake Maye with the No. 1 pick on the line? Jerod Mayo said it is ‘in consideration’ appeared first on Boston.

Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye has returned to the game after being evaluated for a head injury following a blow to the helmet in the first quarter of New England’s matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers.

New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye is questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers after suffering a head injury on the team's first drive.

It appeared that Drake Maye's day against the Chargers would come to an end early after taking a hard hit in the first quarter.

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye took a hard helmet-to-helmet hit on the sidelines on the first drive of Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers.