Since he was ruled out of bounds on what would have been a game-winning touchdown against the Miami Dolphins, it has been rough sledding for former Washington Huskies star Ja’Lynn Polk during his rookie season with the New England Patriots.
He has been scrutinized by head coach Jerod Mayo for drop problems and has pulled in just 1 catch for 4 yards in his last two games. Polk also had to leave that second game, a London contest against the Jacksonville Jaguars, early with a concussion after taking a hard hit on an underthrown ball.
On Wednesday, Maye, the No. 3 overall pick in April’s draft, said during his press conference that he’s confident his connection with Polk, who was taken at No. 37 overall, will improve as there are lofty expectations surrounding both of their futures.
“It’s only our second game out there together,” he said. “I feel like we’ve left some plays out there, both ball placement-wise, and I’m sure he’d like to have some plays back himself. I think it’s just building the camaraderie, and I think we’re going to get there.”
As Polk works through concussion protocol, Maye explained how he’ll continue to stand by his receiver.
“I think just pump him up. I think that’s the biggest thing you can do, especially a guy coming in the same class,” he continued. “I’m the first-round; he’s the second-round pick. We built a connection early during camp, and during the summer, I felt like we had it going. I think just still finding it, still working together.”
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