“Now, We’re the Party”: Patriots Embrace the Moment Ahead of Super Bowl LX
FOXBORO - The New England Patriots have been here before - the bright lights, the national spotlight, the weight of expectations. But for quarterback Drake Maye, this trip to the Super Bowl hits a little differently.
It's not just about game plans and execution. It’s about a dream that’s starting to feel real.
Speaking to reporters Thursday, Maye shared a glimpse into the mindset head coach Mike Vrabel is instilling in the locker room as the Patriots prep for their clash with the Seahawks in Super Bowl LX.
“We talked about at the beginning of the season, talking about our stories and what kind of hopes we had,” Maye said. “And our hopes were to win the big game and win the Super Bowl, and look where we’re at now. Those hopes are coming to a reality.”
That message - part motivation, part reflection - is classic Vrabel. A former Super Bowl champion himself, he knows what it takes to get here, and he’s making sure his players understand the magnitude of the moment without being overwhelmed by it.
Maye, still just in the early stages of his NFL journey, clearly took Vrabel’s words to heart. “That’s one of the coolest things I thought I heard this morning from him,” Maye added.
“Just relaying that to us and knowing that what we dreamed of, even as a little kid, back when we wanted to watch the Super Bowl at a Super Bowl party… and now, we’re the party. So that’s a pretty cool aspect.”
It’s a sentiment that resonates beyond X’s and O’s. This isn’t just another game - it’s the culmination of a season’s worth of belief, growth, and execution. And for a young quarterback like Maye, it’s a reminder of how far he and this team have come.
The Patriots have been building toward this moment all year, and now, with just one game standing between them and a championship, the message from the top is clear: enjoy the moment, but don’t lose focus. Because the real celebration - the one that matters most - only comes with a win.
If they can take down the Seahawks next Sunday, the Patriots won’t just be at the party. They’ll be hosting it.