Patriots quarterback Drake Maye just put the rest of the league on notice. After an ugly start to the season, Maye showed up big in Week 4 against the Buffalo Bills, throwing for 269 yards and three touchdowns, then dropped a comment that tells you everything about where he thinks things are headed.
Week 4’s Must-Win Sparked Something Real
You know how rough the first few weeks were, right? The team needed a fix, and Maye’s confidence looked shot. But then Week 4 against the Bills, a ‘must-win’ game against their division rival, he totally flipped the script. He went 22 of 37 for 269 yards, slung three touchdowns, and only had one interception. Yeah, it wasn’t ‘perfect,’ but that was by far his best game all season. It was like seeing the Drake Maye from a season ago, the guy everyone called one of the better young QBs in the game. That performance, it definitely sparked something in him.
Maye Admitted He Was ‘Below-Average’ And Has A Plan
But here’s the real kicker: what he said after. On Wednesday, per the Boston Herald, Maye said, “I think we’re just kind of starting up the mountain.” He knows it’s a race to improve, and he knows teams are going to be at their best late in the season. What’s wild is he didn’t beat around the bush at all. He admitted the first three weeks “wasn’t what we wanted to put out there.” He knows he was playing “at a very below-average level.” That’s not something you hear every day from a franchise QB, and it shows you the kind of guy he is. No excuses, just straight talk about putting in the work and focus to “catch a trend and catch a stride.”
So, the question now is, can Maye keep this momentum rolling? He’s owned the rough start and stepped up in a crucial game. You gotta love that kind of honesty and drive from your quarterback. I’m telling you, I’m optimistic he can do it. The league better watch out if this is just the start of their climb.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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