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Pat Leonard Article Re: Drake Maye

KennyHill48 : 4/24/2024 12:58 am
Posted on another thread but, the DN apparently got Maye for an interview in Detroit. He had good things to say about meeting with the Giants. However, this quote caught my eye:

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It was also very interesting to hear the enthusiastic Maye clam up, respectfully, when asked pointed questions about how close he has gotten to the Giants.

He was asked to discuss his most recent contact with the Giants.

“I went up there for a 30 visit and since then [we’ve been] just keeping in touch, not trying to say too much,” he said with a laugh.

Then he was asked if he met Giants co-owner John Mara, and how that went.

“Um, I’m not gonna speak on anything,” Maye said nervously. “Sorry about that. Yes sir.”


It could be possible that the Giants told McCarthy's camp the same thing re: meeting with the Giants, which is why there has been some buzz today from Brugler, Breer and Jeremiah that the Giants are out on McCarthy. His agents could have told these guys that they have not had much contact with the Giants and/or downplayed the contact they've had with the Giants.

Of note as well, is this comment from Leonard -- not dismissing McCarthy and noting the NFL's preference to keep information under wraps because of the gambling markets

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The Giants also like McCarthy as a prospect. It seems likely he is more palatable to them as the pick at No. 6 or even a bit later, though, compared to where Maye stands at the top. Regardless, they are heavy in the QB market and must be considered leading contenders for a top passer unless and until they are ruled out.

Everyone’s information at the moment is couched by qualifiers, of course, because sources say the NFL seems to be working hard to conceal teams’ intentions for this draft in the age of legalized and rampant sports gambling.

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Well, we know Maye has been hanging with Eli  
Rjanyg : 4/24/2024 6:11 am : link
I think Maye reminds many of Eli, as does Jones.

Maye seems like a Giant.
RE: Well, we know Maye has been hanging with Eli  
Spider56 : 4/24/2024 6:48 am : link
In comment 16482557 Rjanyg said:
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I think Maye reminds many of Eli, as does Jones.

Maye seems like a Giant.


Maye is probably more outspoken than Eli, having said a few things about rival schools in the past that came back to bite him … hopefully he’s learned.

But like Eli, he’s been bred to play QB following his father at UNC. And his brother who won an NCAA BB championship is a hard nosed, all out competitor. My only concern is that Schabs needs to understand what caused the late season regression and can it be corrected?
Isn't all of this  
MattinKY : 4/24/2024 7:14 am : link
click bait at this point?
RE: Isn't all of this  
Giantophile : 4/24/2024 7:48 am : link
In comment 16482586 MattinKY said:
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click bait at this point?


Yes. At this point AND every other point in this process. You can speculate and read tea leaves, but there are like six people who know what the Giants are thinking and none of them have spoken to reporters
RE: Well, we know Maye has been hanging with Eli  
Vin_Cuccs : 4/24/2024 9:09 am : link
In comment 16482557 Rjanyg said:
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I think Maye reminds many of Eli, as does Jones.

Maye seems like a Giant.


As much as I like Maye, is this the concern? The comparisons between Jones and Manning seemed like a big part of the reason why Jones was selected in the first place. Mara and Gettleman were looking for a Manning clone and clearly, that did not turn out well.

I am hoping that scouts have to be looking at these players as individuals and these "player comps" are really only used by fans and the media. Manning was unique. To try and compare these players does more harm than good.
maye v daniels  
nyfootballfan : 4/25/2024 1:52 pm : link
ok so i know squat, just a fan, but listening to the Athletic pod with brugler, at least one of those guys likes maye over daniels for durability, long arm, and playmaking. says daniels looks down and takes off and wont throw in the middle and plays only to 200 lbs, fully grown at 23 yo. i would add he was surrounded by nfl talent.
i paraphrase but arguments are intriguing. fwiw. who knows.
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