Gronkowski Cautions Against Early Maye Start

The New England Patriots are struggling with a 1-3 record following a 30-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, leading to increasing calls from fans for rookie quarterback Drake Maye to replace Jacoby Brissett. However, Patriots legend Rob Gronkowski has cautioned against this move, suggesting that Maye would face the same issues due to the team's poor offensive line, which has already resulted in Brissett being sacked six times in the game. Gronkowski argued that putting Maye in too early could damage his confidence and advised waiting until at least Week 12 when the Patriots face the Miami Dolphins. Despite the dismal performance of the offense, head coach Jerod Mayo echoed Gronkowski's sentiments, indicating little reason to change quarterbacks given the circumstances. Maye's limited experience, having played only a few minutes in the NFL, raises concerns about his readiness to handle the current offensive line struggles. The Patriots' quarterback situation is likely to remain a hot topic as they prepare for their next game against the Dolphins.