You can now add New England Patriots' QB Drake Maye into that conversation. The New England Patriots are 4-2 and sit at the top of the AFC East, and Maye's exponential growth from last season to this one is the biggest reason why.

One year after a crushing mistake in Tennessee, Maye returns with renewed focus and maturity, demonstrating how quarterbacks grow from their biggest failures.

Six weeks in, between Maye’s talent, and McDaniels guidance, the Patriots second-year quarterback is an MVP candidate. The Patriots are 4-2, in first place in the AFC East, largely due to Maye’s exploits.

Jayden Daniels, Caleb Williams and Bo Nix got all the attention as rookies, but Maye has leveled up in Year 2. Plus, a look at how much we should trust the Steelers in this week's Fact or Fiction.

Drake Maye's got Donnie Wahlberg reconsidering his February plans ... 'cause he tells TMZ Sports the New England quarterback has him legitimately wondering if the Patriots could actually make the Super Bowl this season.