Patriots first round draft pick Drake Maye reacts to New England taking another QB in Tennessee's Joe Milton

Maye and Milton are already familiar with each other from their time together at the Manning Passing Academy. 

“We came in contact multiple times, even before the season at the Peyton Manning Camp," said Milton about his relationship with Maye. "So me and him are close. Not close as we’re going to be, but we’re close right now to the point that we can have a conversation for sure.” 

New England now has five quarterbacks on the roster in Maye, Milton, Jacoby Brissett, Bailey Zappe, and Nathan Rourke. 

Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo, a former Vols linebacker, told reporters after drafting Milton that New England wants plenty of competition in the quarterback room. 

“We’re in the business of trying to get good football players through the door, and Milton happens to be one of them,” said Mayo said on Saturday. 

“Obviously, he (Milton) understands we took a quarterback at three with Drake,” added Mayo. “One thing we preach is competition. Everything is about competition and nothing is given. All of it’s earned. And that’s how we thought about the process.”

Maye will get his chance to shine as New England's starter, but if he falters, Milton will be there ready and waiting for his chance.