Category: Drake Maye

C.J. Stroud reveals what he told Patriots QB Drake Maye after the game

Here’s what C.J. Stroud told Drake Maye after Sunday’s game

Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud gave words of encouragement to New England Patriots rookie Drake Maye, following his NFL debut as a starter on Sunday.

Stroud was a major part of the Texans’ 41-21 victory over New England. He recorded 192 passing yards, three touchdowns and an interception on the afternoon.

It was an impressive debut for Maye, who tallied 243 passing yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. He also led the team in rushing with five carries for 38 yards.

Stroud was in Maye’s position last year. The Ohio State product was a budding rookie looking to help turn a struggling franchise into a contender. He led the Texans to the playoffs and looks to be developing at a high level.

“Yeah, I gave him a little word,” said Stroud. “Tried to just give him a little word of encouragement. I thought he played really solid. Definitely feel like he’ll get better and better as he keeps going”

Maye’s debut certainly gave Patriots fans encouragement for the future. All eyes will be on the rookie No. 3 overall pick of the 2024 NFL draft to see his follow-up act in Week 7 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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Texans legend praises Patriots rookie Drake Maye following NFL debut

J. J. Watt shared his thoughts on Drake Maye’s NFL debut

Houston Texans legend J.J. Watt praised New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye following his debut against Watt’s former team on Sunday.

Maye got into the action quickly, throwing for 243 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. The quarterback’s performance was notable, given that the Texans’ defense ranks third in the league with only 277 total yards allowed per game.

Maye certainly made a strong impression with his three touchdown passes being more than the Patriots threw all season combined.

“If I’m a Patriots fan and I’m watching today’s game, yes, you lost and you gave up a bunch of points,” Watt said on CBS’ “NFL Today.” “But I am encouraged by the way Drake Maye played. I am definitely encouraged going forward that he is a guy that I can get excited about.”

Maye’s strong arm and athleticism were on full display throughout the entire game. If nothing else, he gave the offense the much-needed spark it didn’t have in the first five games.

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WATCH: Drake Maye drops 40-yard dime on first career touchdown pass

This was a beautiful throw by Drake Maye

New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye threw the first touchdown pass of his career on Sunday afternoon before entering the locker room for halftime.

The North Carolina product was finding his footing throughout much of the first half. However, he was able to connect with wide receiver Kayshon Boutte for the score.

The drive itself took five plays, 84 yards and 48 seconds off the clock. He dropped the pass in the bucket to Boutte, who took it 40 yards for the touchdown.

There were some initial nerves at first, but Maye looked to be settling in nicely later in the game.

New England was beginning to make a climb back after the Texans started off the game strong.

The rookie quarterback found his rhythm right before halftime, and Patriots fans hope those improvements continue as he gains more experience throughout the season.

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Patriots coach Jerod Mayo admits one change with Drake Maye starting

The Patriots seem reenergized with Drake Maye as the starter

The New England Patriots announced Drake Maye as their starting quarterback on Tuesday for Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans. It appears the rookie has given the entire team some much-needed energy heading into the Week 6 showdown.

Maye saw limited action against the New York Jets back in Week 3. He went 4-of-8 passing in that game for 22 yards on one drive late in the fourth quarter. Now, he’s set to make his first official NFL start, as the Patriots try to put an end to a four-game losing streak.

Time will tell how Maye does on the football field.

“Drake went out there and performed well overall,” Patriots coach Jerod Mayo said, via NESN.com’s Keagan Stiefel. “We have to wait and see if it happens during the game, but he’s done a good job. I feel like there’s a renewed sense of energy throughout the team, and now it just comes down to Sunday, going out there and executing.

“… You can feel it, first of all, before you even see anything you can feel the guys are locked in and ready to go. Guys are running back to the huddle, just ready for the next rep, so it’s encouraging.”

Maye will be tasked with leading a Patriots offense that ranks last in the NFL.

The Patriots have struggled to find a spark offensively, and Maye could provide it. Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt noted that the young quarterback went 6-of-6 on throws against blitz packages during a practice earlier in the week.

Hopefully, that is a sign of things to come.

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Patriots will start rookie QB Drake Maye vs. Texans, after fourth straight loss

Drake Maye will start on Sunday against the Houston Texans

After suffering a fourth straight loss in Week 5, the New England Patriots announced that they will start rookie quarterback Drake Maye for Sunday’s Week 6 game against the Houston Texans.

Maye was selected with the third overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft. He saw action in multiple appearances in the preseason. He made his regular-season debut in the second half of the Patriots’ Week 3 game against the New York Jets. when he went 4-of-8 passing for 22 yards on one drive.

The Patriots offense currently ranks last in the NFL with 119.4 passing yards per game. Veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett has also been sacked 19 times, which is second-most in the NFL.

Maye will face an uphill challenge with the Patriots offense struggling to find a rhythm. At the very least, the organization will begin to see what he can do in a full game situation.

Sunday will mark a new era for the Patriots at the quarterback position as they’ve hopefully found their signal-caller for the future.

Jerod Mayo addresses frustrations over Patriots not starting Drake Maye

Jerod Mayo comments on the frustrations with the Patriots’ QB situation

New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo confirmed on Monday that quarterback Jacoby Brissett would remain the starter, following the team’s 30-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

He also addressed the outside frustrations from fans wanting to see rookie Drake Maye take the reins.

Maye got a brief taste of NFL action late in the fourth quarter against the New York Jets in Week 3. He went 4-of-8 passing for 22 yards in the team’s 24-3 loss. Calls for Maye to start have become increasingly louder from Patriots fans, as the team has slid to 1-3 on the season.

Even still, the Patriots are cautious about putting him out on the field, and Mayo reiterated that point when speaking with the media, via Patriots.com’s Evan Lazar.

“Everyone wants to see the third overall pick play, and I understand the frustration,” said Mayo. “We’re doing what we think is best. What I’m doing is what I think is best.”

The Patriots are struggling right now at the quarterback position, and the entire offense is failing to gain any sort of traction or consistency. There are arguments to be made on both sides on whether or not to start Maye.

But ultimately, that decision is up to Mayo and the Patriots.

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NFL insider claims Patriots QB Drake Maye is the ‘real deal’

The Drake Maye buzz is getting exciting…

NFL insider Albert Breer is hearing praise for New England Patriots rookie Drake Maye, as he continues to develop behind the scenes. The reviews on the quarterback have been positive, and Breer has felt a buzz around the signal-caller.

The North Carolina product made his regular-season debut last Thursday against the New York Jets. He went 4-of-8 passing on the evening for 22 yards. He led the Patriots into the red zone on his one and only drive of the game. While he wasn’t on the field for long, he was on long enough to show off his mobility and arm strength on the drive.

“He’s the real deal, man,” Breer said on “Zolak & Bertrand.” “There’s definitely physical ability there that is going to get the attention of guys in practice. The job they’ve done with him, in sequencing him, and getting him ready to play, I think has been pretty smart.”

It’s only a matter of time for the Patriots to give Maye his first real opportunity as a starter under center.

Perhaps they’ll consider it in the coming weeks with three home games and an international matchup on the horizon.

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Patriots defensive coach reveals why he told Drake Maye he hated him

Drake Maye is turning heads behind the scenes

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is still settling into life in the NFL as a rookie, and he is giving defensive coaches the right kind of headaches in the process.

Patriots cornerbacks coach Mike Pellegrino has seen flashes of the quarterback’s incredible potential firsthand.

On one particular play, Maye stuck a pass in tight coverage, which prompted Pellegrino to jokingly tell the young quarterback, “I hate you.”

“He’s progressing and makes some great throws in practice against us,” Pellegrino said, per MassLive’s Mark Daniels. “I remember one specifically that I went in the next day and was like, ‘I hate you. That was a great throw.’ He’s doing a good job so far. He stuck one in between tight coverage on a new call that we had a couple of weeks ago. It was like, ‘I really wish he didn’t make that throw, but you did.'”

Maye made his NFL debut last Thursday night against the New York Jets.

He went 4-of-8 passing on the evening for 22 yards. It all ties into how he has been progressing both on and off the field.

The potential is definitely there for Maye. He could be given an opportunity sooner rather than later with the Patriots’ passing game struggling. Jacoby Brissett is still the starting quarterback for now, but it’s clear that Maye has the ability and talent to compete at an NFL level.

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Drake Maye question prompted unexpected response from Aaron Rodgers

This was Aaron Rodgers’ response when he was asked a Drake Maye question

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers would not reveal the advice he would give to New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye, following Thursday’s contest between the two teams.

“That’s a private conversation,” Rodgers said, while leaving the podium.

Rodgers was in top form for the Jets on Thursday night. He went 27-of-35 on the evening, throwing for 281 yards and two touchdowns. Meanwhile, Maye saw some action late in the fourth quarter. The rookie went 4-of-8 passing for 22 yards.

Rodgers knows a thing or two about being a backup as a rookie considering he sat behind Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre before finally getting his chance to start.

If anything, the brief in-game action Maye received should be taken as a learning experience. His time to take the reins under center will come at some point.

He just needs to make sure he’s ready when it finally does.

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Jerod Mayo reveals reason for playing Drake Maye against the Jets

Jerod Mayo explains why Drake Maye went in the game late on Thursday night

(This story was updated to correct a misspelling/typo)

New England Patriots fans got their first look at rookie quarterback Drake Maye in Thursday’s 24-3 loss to the New York Jets. Coach Jerod Mayo offered his reasoning for putting the signal-caller in the game, as the Patriots dropped to 1-2 on the season.

Maye went 4-of-8 passing for 22 yards. He also showed off his mobility by running for a nine-yard first down on his one drive of the game. It was a promising drive for the quarterback, as he looks to become the franchise signal caller in New England.

“I thought it was a good opportunity for him to go out there with the ones and put a few drives together, move the ball. We’ll watch the film and evaluate,” Mayo said after the game, via ESPN’s Mike Reiss.

The quarterback position needs a spark in New England, and Maye showed promising signs in the short time he was in the game. At the very least, he gave the coaching staff something to think about as the schedule gets even tougher from here on out.

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