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USA Today
2 days ago
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- USA Today
Drake Maye skeptic sees 'a lot of hope' with Josh McDaniels returning
Not everyone is a believer in Drake Maye's talent. Count former head coach and New England Patriots former defensive coach Eric Mangini as one of those skeptics. That isn't to say he sees no paths for success in Maye's NFL journey. He is simply skeptical of the talent translating to great effect in the NFL. However, he did recently admit that the Patriots bringing back Josh McDaniels as an offensive coordinator could be a game-changer for the 2024 first-round draft pick. "I am very skeptical about Drake Maye, but I do believe he has his best chance to be successful and have a breakout season with Josh McDaniels," Mangini said on First Things First. "And I do think that Mac Jones owes a lot of his success to Josh McDaniels. If Drake Maye is bright, which is sounds like he is—if he's hard working, which it sounds like he is—he has an opportunity to grow in a substantial way in this offense, which is well put together, well thought out and should lean into a lot of his skill sets. So there's a lot of hope." Mac Jones' best NFL season came in his rookie year with McDaniels as his offensive coordinator. He racked up 3,801 passing yards, 22 touchdowns, 13 interceptions and earned a Pro Bowl nod as a rookie quarterback. The Patriots had the seventh-ranked scoring offense in the league with Jones under center that year. Of course, that all changed the moment McDaniels accepted the head coaching job with the Las Vegas Raiders. This will be an opportunity for him to capture some of that same magic again with Maye at quarterback. Maye is a more dynamic playmaker with the ability to impact the game in significantly more ways than Jones ever could. So there is great interest in seeing what that talent looks like married up with McDaniels' offensive concepts. It could change things in a major way for the struggling Patriots offense in 2025. Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.
Boston Globe
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Patriots QB Drake Maye and his wife reportedly donated wedding gifts to those in need
While discussing Maye's offseason workouts with his Patriots teammates, 98.5 The Sports Hub radio host and Patriots radio analyst Scott Zolak shared a story of how the newlyweds made a special gesture to their local community after their wedding. 'So the wedding gifts,' Zolak said on Tuesday during the latest taping of 'Zolak & Bertrand.' 'He didn't tell anybody, and he had this supposed deal with his wife. … They did a lot of donating with the local kids shelters and stuff for the area he grew up in and some kids didn't have [the right] size shoes, didn't have some Christmas stuff. Advertisement 'They didn't tell anybody, but they took their wedding gifts and sent them to the homeless and help centers down there. Everything that they got, they forwarded it. They got no wedding gifts, didn't receive any.' It was a great gesture from both Drake and Ann Michael — who met and began dating at the age of 12, according Since last month's festivities, Maye has wasted no time getting up to speed ahead of his second season with the Patriots. Even with training camp still a few weeks away in Foxborough, Maye and several Patriots offensive players have taken part in organized workouts over the last week. Stefon Diggs, Joshua Dobbs, Rhamondre Stevenson, Hunter Henry, Kendrick Bourne, DeMario Douglas, Ja'Lynn Polk, and rookie Kyle Williams have all taken part in the sessions with Maye. Advertisement Conor Ryan can be reached at
USA Today
08-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
First look at Drake Maye connecting with Stefon Diggs for touchdown
The connection between New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and wide receiver Stefon Diggs is slowly coming together behind the scenes. Multiple players on offense, including Maye and Diggs, linked up ahead of training camp to work out together. The team is determined to get the offense back on track, and they are doubling down on the work outside of the building, given the many new additions to the roster. Diggs, a former four-time Pro Bowler, was present at mandatory minicamp, but he didn't participate in the competitive 11-on-11 team periods. He is still working his way through the torn ACL injury he suffered during his time with the Houston Texans last year. So far, he looks to be ahead of schedule in his recovery, and there's hope that he might even be healed enough to participate in training camp. Diggs and Maye teased their connection on social media with the duo linking up for a touchdown pass in a video clip from the workout, via griffinz_23's Instagram story. The extra work is a sign that the key players on the roster are taking on the responsibility of preparing to the best of their ability. They aren't just looking to show up at training camp and see how everything fits. It's a proactive group that could hold the keys to success for the organization as a whole. Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Drake Maye donated his entire wedding to help homeless kids and didn't brag about it
Drake Maye Wedding Goes Viral After He Donates Gifts to Local Children's Shelter. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images / David Butler II-Imagn Images In a time when the NFL headlines are flooded with arrests, holdouts, and contract drama, one rookie just flipped the script with a story so pure it'll make your heart melt. Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, fresh off his wedding to his middle-school sweetheart Ann Michael, quietly donated every single gift from the ceremony, the money, the presents, everything to children's shelters and homeless centers. He didn't post about it, didn't make a statement, he just did it. And we only know thanks to a broadcaster who spilled the tea on air. Drake Maye didn't take a single wedding gift, he gave them all to shelters for kids in need According to longtime Patriots radio announcer Scott Zolak, the rookie QB and his wife donated all their wedding gifts both physical items and cash to local shelters that help children in need. 'Didn't take one gift,' Zolak said during a recent segment. 'Everything was donated to kids that don't have shoes, that don't have Christmas.' Zolak revealed the couple made the donation quietly, without telling anyone publicly. It wasn't some social media stunt or brand collab. It was simply about giving back. The donations reportedly went to shelters and centers in North Carolina, where Maye grew up and became a hometown hero long before going pro. This wasn't for clout, it was a promise Maye and his wife made years ago This move wasn't impulsive. It turns out, Drake and Ann Michael had made this decision years ago, way before the NFL spotlight. According to reports, the couple promised each other that if Drake ever 'made it,' they would use their wedding as a chance to give back to the community that raised them. So when the wedding rolled around this June, they kept their word. Every dollar, every wrapped box, all gone straight to shelters helping kids in tough situations. It wasn't just about generosity; it was about following through on a dream they shared before fame, cameras, or the NFL ever entered the picture. Fans are calling it a rare act of class in today's NFL chaos Once the news got out, fans absolutely flooded social media with praise. Patriots supporters and even rival fans are hailing Maye as a true role model. 'STAR IN THE MAKING,' one person wrote on X. Others pointed out how rare it is for a rookie to do something this selfless, especially without publicizing it for attention. It's not often the NFL gives us a wholesome headline like this, especially one that's not part of a press release or PR tour. Drake Maye's gesture felt different. It felt real. And people noticed. Also read - Josh Allen selling California mansion for $8.5M weeks after wedding with Hailee Steinfeld Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
USA Today
08-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Patriots associate's blunt take on Year 2 difference in QB Drake Maye
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is headed into his highly anticipated second NFL season, and there are already people within the organization seeing a major contrast between the player he is now and the rookie from last year. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler checked in with the Patriots to get a feel of how Maye was progressing behind the scenes, and he was left with some incredibly positive feedback surrounding the former first-round draft pick out of North Carolina. 'I talked to somebody with the team who said pretty bluntly, like he looks like an NFL quarterback now," Fowler said on ESPN's SportsCenter. "And not that he didn't last year, but when you're a rookie, your head's spinning, you got 100 different things you're worried about as you're getting started. Now, everything is calm and collected. He looks composed. So, they are ready for a Year 2 jump. They feel like they have more around him now.' Maye is coming off a Pro Bowl season as a rookie last year. Despite playing behind a struggling offensive line with lackluster receiving weapons, he still threw for 2,276 yards, 15 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. The team spent the 2025 offseason trying to build around him to compete. They might finally have enough pieces to compete with the additions of players like four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Stefon Diggs, explosive rookie wideout Kyle Williams and top rookie left tackle Will Campbell. A favorable 2025 schedule should help as well. Ultimately, it will be up to Maye to put it all together and fully establish himself as a franchise quarterback. Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.
