The rookie, who turned 22 in August and is the youngest starting quarterback in the NFL, has been working to find a balance in earning his teammates' respect while not overstepping his bounds.

But one drive showcased why Maye has a better chance to be Tom Brady’s eventual successor than Mac Jones did in New England. It all came down to three plays in a 54-yard field goal drive that staked the Patriots a 3-0 lead they wouldn’t give up.

While Drake Maye struggled at times against the Bears, the rookie quarterback is really growing as a leader of the Patriots.