Ex-Patriots star Julian Edelman 'excited' about Drake Maye: 'Could be a great thing for New England'

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Before the NFL Draft, Julian Edelman wondered if the New England Patriots, his former team, would get "sexy" with the third overall pick and trade it to fill more holes.

Teams were calling, but New England stayed put and selected North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye.

It was the safe pick, and now that Maye is in Foxborough, Edelman is a fan of what the Pats did.

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Julian Edelman is a fan of the Patriots taking Drake Maye. (Getty Images)

"This is a quarterback league," Edelman told Fox News Digital in a recent interview. "Ultimately, it’s going to come down to the guys who are developing him. … It’s gonna come down to this offensive staff to get him going. They have a lot of holes, but the quarterback in this day and age is probably the most important role. I’m excited with Drake Maye.

"Just hearing the stories about how much he likes to compete. He comes from a sports family. His brothers are all legends. I think it could be a great thing for New England. He seems like a guy that’s willing to work, and it’s just about how they’re gonna develop him."

Drake Maye of the New England Patriots throws during practice May 29, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

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Jacoby Brissett, Maye's likely backup, should help Maye get accustomed to the NFL, and Edelman said Maye is in good hands with Brissett, Edelman's former teammate.

"I think having Jacoby Brissett as his backup is a great guy for Drake to learn from. Jacoby’s been around the block. He's won football games