The last time we ranked rookies, Maye wasn't an option because he hadn't earned the starting job. Since then, he has reenergized a Patriots team with two wins and an insane scrambling touchdown pass that sent the Patriots to overtime in Week 9. Despite some bad interceptions, Maye is demonstrating growth in each game."

The New England Patriots are taking Drake Maye's development seriously to avoid the mistakes they made in the past. On Wednesday, Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer revealed the Kraft family had called people to ask about the best ways to handle and develop a young quarterback.