Drake Maye focuses on team success entering third season with Patriots
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 2:26 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye addressed expectations for his third NFL season on Saturday. Coming off a campaign where he led the team to the Super Bowl and finished as an MVP runner-up, Maye emphasized that his primary goal is team improvement rather than individual statistical leaps. The quarterback stated he is focused on daily development and putting the offense in positions to score. He noted that the team aims to improve upon last year's 14-3 record by taking the schedule one week at a time. Maye expressed confidence in the New England defense to help the team remain competitive throughout the upcoming season. He deflected questions regarding personal accolades, maintaining that his priority remains team victories.
- •Drake Maye led the New England Patriots to the Super Bowl in his second NFL season.
- •Maye finished as an MVP runner-up during the previous campaign.
- •The Patriots recorded a 14-3 record throughout the last season.
- •Maye is prioritizing daily personal improvement over specific third-year performance goals.
- •The quarterback emphasized focusing on game-by-game team wins rather than personal milestones.
- 2:26 PMYahoo Sports — Drake Maye’s selfless approach could define Year 3 with Patriots
"Drake Maye was asked about a Year 3 leap, and his answer said everything you need to know about the star quarterback.
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