Category: Drake Maye

Jerod Mayo shares update on Patriots QB Drake Maye’s hand injury

All signs continue to point to Drake Maye playing in Sunday’s finale

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is dealing with a hand injury, but it hasn’t impacted him during practice sessions, according to coach Jerod Mayo.

The Patriots plan to start Maye in Sunday’s season finale against the Buffalo Bills. They’ll be doing so at the risk of losing the No. 1 overall pick of the 2025 NFL draft.

A win could put their position on the draft board in jeopardy, and they clearly have a better shot of winning with Maye in the game.

The rookie quarterback has provided stability for the Patriots at the quarterback position since taking over in Week 6. He has 2,276 passing yards, 15 touchdowns and 10 interceptions on the season.

This could also be seen as a positive with the Patriots getting an opportunity to see Maye under center one more time this season. NFL game reps are invaluable, and Maye needs as many as he can get at the next level.

He has the potential to be the cornerstone of the Patriots’ franchise, and he gets one final chance to show that against a stout Bills team.

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Cameras catch Bills players talking up Drake Maye in mic’d up video

Bills defenders overheard talking up Patriots QB Drake Maye

Several Buffalo Bills players were impressed with New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye when the two teams met in Week 16.

Maye played well and helped keep the Patriots in the game against a potential Super Bowl contender. He threw for 261 yards, two touchdowns and an interception on the afternoon.

He also had a 90-plus passer rating for a third straight week. His play on the field has impressed several opponents throughout the season. Everyone from opposing coaches to opposing quarterbacks has praised the rookie.

This time, multiple Bills players, including linebacker Matt Milano, were caught on the sidelines discussing how good Maye was in a mic’d up video.

“Drake Maye’s nice with it,” Milano said. “He is nice with it.”

The real question heading into the offseason is whether the Patriots can surround Maye with the necessary help to win football games. They’ve hit on the quarterback position to the point that even their division rivals are talking Maye up.

The rest is up to the Patriots’ front office.

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Patriots QB coach admits Drake Maye might be smartest person in building

Drake Maye continues to impress the Patriots’ coaching staff behind the scenes

New England Patriots quarterbacks coach T.C. McCartney sees a lot of potential in Drake Maye as the 2024 season draws to a close.

In only his first season, McCartney thinks the rookie quarterback might already be the smartest person in the building.

“I think his development happened very quickly. We knew he was sharp. We knew he was sharp, but I think he may be the smartest person in this building,” McCartney said, per MassLive’s Mark Daniels. “He really might be. He’s a super-fast processor. Maybe that has surprised me a little bit – just how quickly he picks things up, understands things.”

Maye has injected life into the Patriots offense.

He hasn’t looked back since his first NFL start under center in Week 6 against the Houston Texans. Although the team has struggled this season, the rookie has done his part of putting them in a position to be successful.

The next order of business for the Patriots’ organization should be surrounding him with the necessary talent to start turning losses into wins.

At the very least, the team has a cornerstone player to build around at the most important position. That’s a good start for any rebuilding football team, including the 3-11 Patriots.

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Jerod Mayo admits Patriots QB Drake Maye is a ‘special’ talent

Jerod Mayo called Drake Maye a “special player”

New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo believes rookie quarterback Drake Maye is “on track to be a special player” in the NFL.

The work developing Maye behind the scenes has continued, but there’s no denying the incredible potential and talent he already possesses at this stage of his career.

When asked about comparing Maye to Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, Mayo steered clear of the comparison, but he did offer up some high praise for his young quarterback.

“Drake is on track to be a special player in this league. Hopefully, we all get a chance to see it,” Mayo told reporters at Tuesday’s media conference.

Maye put together another solid game in a losing effort against the Buffalo Bills in Week 16. He recorded 261 passing yards, two touchdowns and an interception. That brought his season total to 2,159 passing yards, 14 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.

But you have to look beyond the numbers to see the impact he’s having on the field. The Patriots are lacking in wide receiver talent, and the offensive line has struggled all season. However, Maye’s ability to move around and create plays with his legs makes everyone better.

The returns for the rookie have been impressive so far, and now, he’ll have a chance to show off his talent once more on Saturday against Herbert and the Chargers.

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Bills QB Josh Allen makes prediction on Patriots rookie Drake Maye

Josh Allen predicts Drake Maye will be “really good for a really long time.”

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen had high praise for New England Patriots rookie signal-caller Drake Maye ahead of their Week 16 matchup on Sunday.

He predicts that Maye will be “really good for a really long time.”

“I think their quarterback is going to be really good for a really long time,” Allen said, via MassLive’s Chris Mason. “He’s making some unbelievable plays, extending and from the pocket. I’ve got a lot of respect for him and his game.”

The Patriots haven’t had much of anything go their way this year, but they clearly hit on the quarterback position in the 2024 NFL draft. Maye has been everything the team hoped he’d be under center.

Maye and Allen share similar skill sets, most notably with their arm strength and incredible ability to extend plays with their legs. The UNC product was asked about people comparing him to Allen in only his second season, and he quickly shut it down.

However, Allen’s words hold significant weight when it comes to Maye’s talent. There have been multiple players and coaches around the league that have praised the No. 3 overall pick of the draft.

However, he might be facing his biggest test yet in Sunday’s game against the playoff-contending Bills with Allen at quarterback.

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What Drake Maye really thinks about Josh Allen comparisons

Drake Maye pumps the brakes on the Josh Allen comparisons.

Drake Maye has been receiving plenty of comparisons to Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen since taking over as the starting quarterback for the New England Patriots.

Yet, the standout rookie signal-caller isn’t entertaining that kind of praise this early in his career.

“I think I’ve got a long way to go to get anywhere close to playing like that,” said Maye, via Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan.

The timing is interesting considering the two quarterbacks will face each other on Sunday when the Patriots travel to Buffalo for a Week 16 game.

Allen has had an MVP-caliber season with 3,395 passing yards, 25 touchdowns and five interceptions on the year, along with 484 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns. His 79.3 quarterback rating ranks first in the NFL.

Maye has incredible potential with a strong arm and an ability to move around and make plays with his legs. An Allen-type career trajectory would certainly be welcomed by Patriots fans.

Sunday’s game will be a good chance for the rookie to show if he can go toe-to-toe with an MVP candidate.

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Patriots OC Alex Van Pelt’s simple reason for less Drake Maye run plays

Alex Van Pelt has lessened the designed run calls for Drake Maye on purpose

New England Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt admitted he is lessening designed quarterback run plays for Drake Maye because of the team’s 3-11 record.

When speaking with media members, via Patriots.com’s Evan Lazar, Van Pelt claimed his goal is to get Maye through the final three games of the season healthy.

The rookie quarterback has proven to be a major threat on the ground this season with 359 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 42 attempts.

Many have wondered why he isn’t being used more in short-yardage situations. Even coach Jerod Mayo seemed to be baffled by the lack of designed runs for Maye when asked about it after the game.

“You said it, I didn’t,” said Maye.

Those comments initially seemed like Maye was throwing Van Pelt under the bus, but the Patriots coach later clarified his words and explained he didn’t mean anything by them.

With the playoffs out of reach, it would seem as if Van Pelt is going the conservative path to keep Maye safe. That doesn’t bode well for the Patriots’ chances in the tough three-game slate left on their regular season schedule.

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Drake Maye reacts to Jerod Mayo’s job coming under fire

Drake Maye reacts to questions regarding Jerod Mayo’s job security

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye still trusts the process under coach Jerod Mayo, despite the team’s continued struggles this season.

The Patriots have not won a game in over a month, since their November 10 victory over the Chicago Bears. They are currently sitting at 3-11 on the season with the projected No. 3 overall pick of the 2025 NFL draft, if the season ended today.

“It’s his first year being a head coach. It’s a tough challenge for the New England Patriots. Like I said, it’s a lot of responsibility to be the quarterback, same as the head coach,” Maye told media members on Wednesday. “…He’s figuring it out. I think our players, we’re behind him, we’re backing him.

“We trust the plan he’s got for us, and we trust what he says in the team meeting rooms and all of the little sayings that he has. We believe in it. We’re bought into it. The results are coming. I think they’re coming. Everybody wishes they were now. I think we’re striving for that. Sometimes it doesn’t work out that way. …But winning is coming in the near future.”

Maye has been one of the bright spots for the Patriots this season. He has given the team hope as a solid franchise talent they can build around at the quarterback position.

The rest is up to Mayo and the Patriots.

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Drake Maye shares frustrations following Week 15 loss

Drake Maye admits losing has been frustrating

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye shared his thoughts after the team’s 30-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.

The rookie got things done both through the air and on the ground. He went 19-of-23 passing on the afternoon for 202 yards, a touchdown and an interception.

It was a rough day for the offense considering they didn’t score a point for the first three quarters. However, they mustered 14 points in the fourth quarter via a shovel touchdown pass and a rushing touchdown by Maye.

“It wears on you, for sure. It’s frustrating,” said Maye, per ESPN’s Mike Reiss. “A long flight back and you can’t do anything else but just think about the game. Watch the game on your iPad and think about ways I could maybe, throughout the week, talk to a guy that can make a difference in the game.”

The Patriots clearly need to surround Maye with playmakers in the offseason. Building around him will be important for the future. Failure to do so could result in an even longer rebuild for an organization still searching for success in the post-Tom Brady era.

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WATCH: Patriots QB Drake Maye rushes for touchdown vs. Cardinals

Drake Maye has some wheels on him

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye scored the team’s second touchdown of Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals.

The first touchdown for the team was a completed pass to wide receiver Demario Douglas. However, this time, Maye scored a touchdown with his legs.

The rookie quarterback carried the ball from five yards out for the score late in the fourth quarter when the game was out of reach. The rush concluded a six-play, 70-yard drive that took 1:32 off the clock. It was the rookie’s second rushing touchdown of the season.

More importantly, he helped get the team on the board in a game where the offense struggled to finish drives with touchdowns.

Maye showed flashes of what makes him one of the most exciting young quarterbacks in the NFL. It wasn’t enough to get the Patriots a win, but it was enough to give them hope that the future is still bright in New England.

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