Patriots' offensive weapon has a particular reason to highlight what makes Drake Maye special
Despite the New England Patriots' bad record, there has been one positive every game (since Week 5): Drake Maye. The rookie quarterback has shown over and over again that the future is bright for this struggling team. And Sunday's loss to the Arizona Cardinals was no different. But, there was one specific play that Maye showed […]
Despite the New England Patriots' bad record, there has been one positive every game (since Week 5): Drake Maye.
The rookie quarterback has shown over and over again that the future is bright for this struggling team. And Sunday's loss to the Arizona Cardinals was no different.
But, there was one specific play that Maye showed quick thinking and incredible poise.
In the fourth quarter, with the Patriots only having three points on the board, Maye was determined to get his team in the end zone. The quarterback saw an opening and rolled out to the left.
As he got closer to the line of scrimmage, Cardinals linebacker Kyzir White was closing in, while safety Budda Baker left DeMario Douglas open in the end zone to try and prevent Drake Maye from scoring.
But, Maye saw all this happening. As Baker came off Douglas, he shoveled the ball to the second-year receiver who brought it in for the touchdown.
After the game, Douglas only had positive things to say about this incredible play.
"Drake is a ball player. That was a play. I thought he was going to keep running," Douglas told reporters. "Then I just moved into the spot and I made a little space that was open. He just tossed it and that was a good ball play by Drake."
Considering he thought his quarterback might keep it himself, was Douglas prepared for the throw?
"When I moved into the space, I don't know if he saw me. When I saw the ball, I was like, 'Ok,'" he explained. "I was ready for it."
The Patriots need a true No. 1 receiver. That's no secret. However, Maye developing these connections with the younger receivers on the roster shows that, while it may take time, the offense has promise.
On this one, dare we say… Maye Magic.
