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Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte explains dropped interception play

Kayshon Boutte commented on his dropped pass in Sunday’s game

New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte shared his thoughts on his dropped reception that got picked off in Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals.

Rookie quarterback Drake Maye threw a pass that bounced out of Boutte’s hands and landed right into the awaiting hands of Cardinals cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting.

It was a microcosm of an ugly game all around for New England. They failed to get anything going consistently on the offensive side of the ball until the fourth quarter, but by that time, it was too late for the team to avoid their 11th loss of the season.

“I’ll just say, I know it’s a play I’ve got to make but it’s kind of hard when you’re running full speed in one direction and the ball is kind of low,” Boutte said, via MassLive’s Mark Daniels. “It’s a play I’ve got to make… We talked about it to see what we both could’ve fixed.”

Maye took ownership of the play as well when speaking with media members after the game. He noted that he threw the ball in a way to protect Boutte from the incoming defender.

The Patriots have had growing pains on the offensive side of the ball throughout the season, and Sunday’s performance was another example of those struggles. There are bright spots for the future on offense, but the Patriots need an offensive overhaul to realize their true potential.

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WATCH: Patriots QB Drake Maye dishes unique shuffle touchdown pass

Drake Maye improvised well on this touchdown play

The New England Patriots had trouble getting offense going in Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals.

However, a touchdown pass from quarterback Drake Maye in the fourth quarter got things rolling a bit. Maye rolled out of the pocket and connected on a shuffle pass to wide receiver Demario Douglas for the touchdown catch.

The drive itself took six plays, 75 yards and 2: 25 off the clock. It was Douglas’ second touchdown reception of the season, and it put the Patriots right at the 10-point threshold following the extra point.

It was Maye’s first touchdown of the game, marking the sixth game in a row he has thrown a touchdown pass.

It was a difficult day for the Patriots on both sides of the ball on Sunday. Nevertheless, plays like this one reinforced the fact that Maye is a playmaker and a vital part of the organization’s future.

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Rodney Harrison shares Patriots offseason to-do list for Drake Maye

Rodney Harrison shared his offseason to-do list for the Patriots

Now that the New England Patriots have Drake Maye at quarterback, former legendary safety Rodney Harrison has a to-do list in mind for the team in the offseason.

Harrison believes the Patriots’ No. 1 priority should be surrounding Maye with the necessary talent in 2025.

“The main thing I see is they don’t have enough talent around him,” Harrison said, via ESPN’s Mike Reiss. “They have to work on building that offensive line, and you have to get a No. 1 receiver. The tight end situation is solid. I would bring in another running back.

“And quite frankly, I would look at some of the contracts on the defensive side of the ball and say, ‘Hey, do we need this guy making ‘X’ amount of dollars or do we need to reallocate those resources to the offensive line?'”

Maye has been able to perform at a high level despite serious deficiencies at multiple offensive positions. So far this season, he has recorded 1,696 passing yards, 11 touchdowns and eight interceptions.

Last season, the Patriots went into the offseason not knowing what they were going to have at the quarterback position. This season, it’s evident that they have a signal-caller they can build around. Now, it’s about surrounding him with the proper talent and weapons.

Maye’s development is going to be important for the future success of the franchise. Failure to do so could result in the Patriots falling even further behind in the AFC.

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Patriots QB Drake Maye’s unique way of handling pressure

Drake Maye explains how he handles the NFL pressure

Being the face of a franchise is new for Drake Maye, but the rookie quarterback is handling it like a longtime veteran. Instead of viewing his position as one filled with pressure, he views it more as a privilege.

“I wouldn’t call it pressure, I think it’s a privilege,” Maye told Steve Burton of Patriots All Access. “You work your whole life to get to this moment… once this moment comes I don’t think you should lose sight of the fact that this is what you dreamed about… I think having that pressure you turn it into a privilege and hopefully get this thing rolling.”

The returns have been solid so far from the 22-year-old signal-caller. He has tallied 1,696 passing yards, 11 touchdowns and eight interceptions. The former North Carolina standout is also proving to be effective on the ground by recording 38 carries for 345 yards and a touchdown on the season.

Maye is undoubtedly viewed as a franchise cornerstone player for New England.

His continued development over the final four games of the season will be fun to watch. He has given Patriots fans something to be excited about in a tough rebuilding year.

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What Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon said on Patriots QB Drake Maye

Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon commented on Drake Maye ahead of the Week 15 matchup

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon had high praise for New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye, as the two teams get set to face off on Sunday afternoon.

Maye has looked every bit as good as the Patriots hoped when they spent the No. 3 overall pick of the 2024 NFL draft on him. There’s hope that he’ll  have another strong outing against the Cardinals to help the Patriots bounce back from their 25-24 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Week 13.

Despite the loss, Maye had an efficient game by going 24-of-30 passing for 235 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Nevertheless, the Patriots defense failed to fend off an 80-yard game-winning touchdown drive by quarterback Anthony Richardson and the Colts offense in the end.

“I think he’s grown since he’s been playing,” Gannon told media members on Friday. “I think he’s playing probably his best ball right now probably just because of the experience. So definitely his skill set jumps out. You can see why he was taken so high [in the draft]. He’s a good player, he’s ascending.”

It remains to be seen how Maye fares in the Week 15 matchup against the Cardinals. He’ll be looking to finish strong with only four regular season games left on the schedule.

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Travis Hunter’s epic response to Drake Maye and Patriots question

Travis Hunter seems to like the idea of catching passes from Drake Maye in New England

Heisman Trophy candidate Travis Hunter weighed in on the possibility of joining quarterback Drake Maye and the New England Patriots.

The Colorado Buffaloes star receiver/cornerback read and responded to a message from a viewer during a live stream.

“‘Trav and Drake Maye?’ That would be tough,” said Hunter, via Carlos Talks Pats (h/t @Sthadius12).

Hunter is one of the most dynamic playmakers in college football. The Colorado star played on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball throughout the season. He recorded 92 catches for 1,152 yards and 14 touchdowns, along with 31 tackles, a forced fumble and four interceptions on the season.

If the season ended today, the Patriots would own the No. 3 overall pick of the 2025 NFL draft, per Tankathon.com. That would put them in range of a player like Hunter.

Maye and Hunter together would be a dynamic combination. They would give the Patriots’ offense the spark it desperately needs. With that said, the team also needs to address the left tackle position.

There are multiple needs on the roster that might force the Patriots to be more aggressive than they’ve ever been in an offseason.

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Patriots QB Drake Maye reacts to Bill Belichick coaching at UNC

Drake Maye commented on Bill Belichick coaching at North Carolina

New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye was asked about Bill Belichick being in talks to land the head coaching job at the University of North Carolina.

The news wasn’t official at the time that Maye responded to the question from media members early Wednesday.

“He’s a legendary coach and the success he had here,” said Maye. “What a great place Chapel Hill is. Any time you have a legendary NFL coach going back to college, I think it’s cool. It’s pretty interesting for me. I think it’s not official yet. I think Belichick would love Chapel Hill, and Chapel Hill is a great spot. …It’s a cool thing for a Hall of Fame coach to go back and coach college kids.”

On Wednesday evening, an initial report by Inside Carolina was confirmed by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Pete Thamel and Chris Low that UNC was finalizing a deal to hire Belichick as their next head coach.

The six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach is trading in his suit for a Carolina blue hoodie and a headset. It adds even more levels of weirdness to the situation that Maye, the 2023 starting quarterback for the team, is now positioned as the new franchise quarterback in New England.

One Patriot leaves and another takes over. Who would have ever thought this would be the way 2024 ended?

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Former UNC quarterback gives opinion on Bill Belichick head coaching rumors

Former UNC football star makes his opinion known regarding the potential of Bill Belichick heading to the Tar Heels.

We have heard from former coaches, current coaches, former NFL players and now a former UNC turned NFL starting quarterback on his thoughts of the UNC head coaching vacancy.

In a press conference, former UNC and now New England Patriots starting quarterback Drake Maye gave his thoughts on the rumors of Bill Belichick being the next head coach of his alma mater.

“Obviously a legendary coach with the success he had here,” Maye said in a press conference on Wednesday. “What a great place Chapel Hill is. Anytime you have a legendary NFL coach going back to college, I think it’s cool, it’s pretty interesting for me. I think it’s not official yet, but I think Coach Belichick would love Chapel Hill…Cool thing for a Hall-of-Fame coach to go back and coach college.”

Drake Maye had immense success in North Carolina during his tenure. From 2021-2023, Maye threw for 8.018 yards and 63 touchdowns with only 16 interceptions in just two years as the starting quarterback.

He also ran for 1,209 yards and 16 touchdowns in those two seasons. Having the success he did at the college level and now starting in the NFL, Maye has earned the right to have an opinion that is valid on the head coaching vacancy.

Maye hit it right on too. Typically, college coaches are looking to make the jump to the NFL. It is very rare to get a coach that has the success of Belichick looking to take the step into the college realm.

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Patriots legend reverses course on initial opinion of Drake Maye

Rodney Harrison admits Drake Maye is better than he initially thought

Former New England Patriots safety Rodney Harrison is reversing course when it comes to his opinion of Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye.

Harrison wasn’t previously high on the quarterback, saying there was ‘no way’  he would spend the No. 3 overall pick on Maye leading up to the 2024 NFL draft.

Understandably, there was a lot of hesitancy in selecting a quarterback with the third overall selection. Nevertheless, Maye has proven to be a solid quarterback option and a legitimate building block for the future of the organization.

“The first thing is that I’ve seen some things from Drake Maye that have surprised me. He’s better than I anticipated,” Harrison said, via ESPN’s Mike Reiss. “I like the kid’s personality. I like his demeanor. He has this quiet competitiveness about him. He’s a lot better athlete than I thought.”

Maye has impressed many this season with his ability to do more with less. We’ll see if he can continue to drive that point home in the last four remaining games on the regular season schedule.

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Former NFL scout explains why Drake Maye is most impressive rookie QB

Former NFL scout admits Drake Maye has been the most impressive rookie QB

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye continues to get praise on a national level. NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah, a former NFL scout, said Maye was the most impressive out of all of the rookie quarterbacks.

Maye has given the Patriots a strong offensive building block for the future. He has recorded 1,696 passing yards, 11 touchdowns and eight interceptions in a year where he hasn’t had much help. The offensive line has continued to struggle, and the Patriots still lack explosive receiving talent.

Yet despite all of the personnel issues, Maye has remained a bright spot for the team.

“If you’re going to ask me about all of these rookie quarterbacks, what I’ve been most impressed by? I would say Drake Maye,” said Jeremiah, when appearing on “The Rich Eisen Show.” “He’s got nothing. He’s got nothing to work with.

“The whole worry was, we’re gonna ruin Drake Maye by putting him out there because of what we have around him and the exact opposite happened. Drake Maye has gone in there and made everyone else around him better, which for a rookie quarterback, that’s some rare stuff. So of all the fan bases, the one that I feel should be the most excited right now should be New England because of what he’s doing with what he’s with.”

The early returns on Maye have been solid. If anything, it gives the Patriots real hope for the future, assuming they put all of the pieces around him.

With the right pieces, New England could return as a viable AFC contender.

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