Drake Maye is straight-up buzzing about his new wide receiver group, and frankly, after what happened in February, every single one of us Emerald City faithful should be paying attention. The Patriots quarterback is “hard not to be excited” as his team heads into Wednesday’s season opener, which just so happens to be against our very own Seattle Seahawks, the same team New England beat in that Super Bowl just a few months ago.
Maye’s New Toys Are Turning Heads
Gone are Kayshon Boutte and Stefon Diggs from Maye’s previous top three wideouts, though Mack Hollins remains from the Super Bowl squad. In their place? Big-time offseason pickups A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs are stepping into starting roles. Maye isn’t shy about it, telling reporters that guys like Brown and Doubs “make my job easier and that make me look good.” He’s looking forward to getting the ball to these playmakers “as fast as I can, as much as I can” because “those guys can make plays.” Honestly, who wouldn’t be hyped when you’ve got upgrades like that stepping onto the field? It’s a definite boost from what the young passer had in his first two seasons.
Loaded Roster Has Maye Feeling Good
It’s not just Brown and Doubs either. The Patriots are rolling deep with DeMario Douglas projected as the slot starter, and holdovers like Hollins, Kyle Williams, and Efton Chism adding to the receiving corps. Plus, they grabbed tight end Eli Raridon with a third-round draft pick to complement veteran Hunter Henry. Don’t forget running backs Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson are back in the fold. Maye sums it up, saying this kind of talent is “a huge confidence booster for me of seeing them time and time again go up and make plays.” He’s even got advice from his dad, a former quarterback, echoing the sentiment: “It’s hard to force it to one guy.” This supporting cast might just be one of the most talented in recent Patriots history, and Maye’s got “the best seat in the house when I throw it to them or watch them run.”
So, yeah, Drake Maye is pumped, and with good reason. His Patriots face our Seahawks again on Wednesday in the season opener. It’s a chance for our squad to show they’ve adjusted since that Super Bowl loss and for us to see if Maye’s new weapons live up to the hype against the green and blue. Let’s get it!
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Originally reported by Pats Pulpit.
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