Drake Maye Says He's "Good" as Super Bowl Prep Ramps Up
FOXBOROUGH - With the biggest game of his young career just days away, Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is keeping things upbeat despite a right shoulder injury that had him listed as limited on Wednesday’s hypothetical injury report.
The Patriots didn’t hit the practice field that day, but Maye’s status raised a few eyebrows. After all, it’s his throwing shoulder - and this is the Super Bowl. But on Thursday, Maye was back on the field and sounding every bit like a quarterback locked in on the moment, not the discomfort.
“I feel good,” Maye said after practice. “Got out there, moving around a good bit today, doing some jogging. Feeling good and looking forward to being ready to go.”
That’s the kind of update Patriots fans were hoping for. No tight-lipped evasiveness, just a confident young signal-caller doing everything he can to be ready when it matters most.
And make no mistake - it matters. This is the Super Bowl.
This is the moment quarterbacks visualize from the time they first pick up a football in the backyard. For Maye, it’s more than just a game.
It’s a dream realized.
“It’s a game you dream of playing in,” he said. “Looking forward to getting out there and getting a chance to play in the Super Bowl.”
There’s still some time between now and kickoff, and the Patriots will continue to monitor Maye’s workload as the week progresses. But Thursday’s comments - and his presence on the practice field - suggest that barring any setbacks, the rookie will be under center when New England takes on the Seahawks.
For now, Maye’s focus is clear: get that shoulder as close to 100 percent as possible and be ready to lead his team on the NFL’s biggest stage.