At a press conference, Drake Maye (QB, Patriots) looks more like a veteran quarterback in his thirties than a rookie with only 5 starts in the NFL.
His calm speech where he reveals his resentments about his early career will explore different areas. Wednesday in front of the microphones, Drake Maye analyzed the last victory against the Bears, and what the Patriots are missing while not forgetting their strengths and weaknesses.
“ Scoring in the red zone and obviously my turnovers, we simply have to work on these little things which help to build the complementary football desired by coach Mayo » said Drake Maye about the improvements still to be made.
For the moment, Drake Maye is off to a decent start to his career. The quarterback completes 65% of his passes for a total of 854 yards, 7 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. The Patriots player is also athletic enough to grab yards on the ground (233 yards, 1 touchdown).
Drake Maye, not impressed
If he plays in a team in difficulty and nothing is given to him, the NFL does not impress Drake Maye who does not think he is better since his arrival.
“ I think I've come a long way in the system, learning the system, knowing what to do, knowing where guys line up, recognizing if the running back needs to help in pass protection. So I think I wouldn't say I'm better but I would just say more comfortable »
However, Drake Maye has also changed. It is not on the field but in his head that this change takes place. The rookie took advantage of his start to the season on the bench to adapt the best state of mind in a team struggling with its results. Be careful, a new boss has arrived in Boston.
“ At the start of the season, obviously you plan on being the starter and dealing with adversity through the locker room or just being part of a team. Then dealing with adversity when I'm playing. […] In my position, the guys count on me and I have to keep an optimistic mindset and personality because these guys follow me, listen to me and respect me “.
