FOXBOROUGH - One game into his second season, and Drake Maye has already hit a crossroads.

The Patriots quarterback looked unsettled and unsure of what he was doing during Sunday’s 20-13 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders.

Don’t let his 30 completions for 287 yards fool you.

He sailed passes, failing to connect with open receivers. He forced passes, one to Stefon Diggs that was intercepted at a pivotal point in the game.

Even as a runner, Maye didn’t seem right. There was nothing natural about him or his performance.

A lot is riding on Maye making a Year 2 leap, and progressing into the type of quarterback to help bring the Patriots back to prominence.

Only, he looked far from making that jump on Sunday.

Is there too much on his plate? Too much swirling around in his head to be eff

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