"It didn't seem like a desirable position for any player to be in, as taking over for the greatest to ever do it would be massive shoes to step into. And because of that, it made it even more difficult to find the right guy for the job. After a few frogs were brought in, the Patriots finally appear to have found their next franchise star in Drake Maye, who understands just how much pressure is on him to live up to the legendary quarterback."
"While speaking to Rob Gronkowski for Fox Sports last week, Maye was asked the difficult question about following in Brady's footsteps in New England, and gave one of the best answers possible. It was such a genuine and great answer that even Gronk shared he got chills hearing what Maye had to say, proving even further that he is the real deal. #Patriots QB Drake Maye on being Tom Brady's successor:"Just try to be myself. Don't try to be the greatest of all time. I think the biggest thing is: I just respect [what he did]....I'm just trying to pull what I can from him and appreciate his greatness."(🎥: @Patriots)"
Tom Brady's departure left a difficult succession challenge for the Patriots, with Bill Belichick not having prepared a clear heir and several unsuccessful attempts following. Taking over for a legendary quarterback created a high-pressure, undesirable situation for potential successors. The Patriots appear to have identified Drake Maye as their next franchise quarterback, and he recognizes the expectations and legacy he inherits. Maye emphasizes respecting Brady's achievements while focusing on being himself and learning what he can from the former great. Public reactions, including Rob Gronkowski's visible reaction, suggest Maye's response resonated and reinforced his credibility.
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