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Craig Carton Discusses Drake May and the New England Patriots' Postseason Performance

Craig Carton recently delved into the postseason performance of the New England Patriots with Drake May as their quarterback. He highlighted that the Patriots, across 53 total drives, scored an average of 1.13 points per drive. Carton compared this statistic to the 2017 Cleveland Browns, who, despite their winless season, managed an average of 1.22 points per drive. This comparison puts the Patriots' performance in a stark perspective, suggesting that even the worst team in recent NFL history outperformed the Patriots offensively during the postseason.

Despite his usual reliance on the "gut feeling" over analytics in sports, Carton explored these statistics to address claims surrounding May's capabilities. He emphasized that the numbers support the view that Drake May is, at best, an average quarterback, particularly against strong defenses. This analysis challenges earlier hyperbolic expectations that May could be the next Tom Brady, underscoring a significant discrepancy between public perception and actual performance.