New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has a good idea of what his perfect No. 1 receiver would look like.
The rookie signal-caller got to throw to some of the best wide receivers in the NFL when participating in the Pro Bowl. That list of standout receivers includes Cincinnati Bengals star wideout Ja’Marr Chase and Jacksonville Jaguars’ Brian Thomas Jr.
Maye appeared on 98.5 The Sports Hub on Super Bowl radio row and revealed his ideal wideout.
“I think guy that can win one-on-one, a guy that has feel in zone, and a guy that just wants the rock in his hand—wants the ball and wants to go make plays,” said Maye.
#Patriots QB Drake Maye on what he thinks the perfect wide receiver looks like:
“A guy that can win 1-on-1, a guy that has feel in zone, and a guy that just wants the rock in his hand — wants the ball and wants to go make plays.”
Please get him a star!
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— Carlos A. Lopez (@LosTalksPats) February 6, 2025
The Patriots could make a splash in free agency and land a playmaking wide receiver. They’ll be entering the offseason with the most salary cap space in the league and the No. 4 overall pick of the 2025 NFL draft.
A player like Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins, who is set to test free agency this year, could potentially check every box Maye mentioned.