Mike Vrabel when asked about Drake Maye's game vs. Steelers: 'You're not going to ruin my Sunday'
As the Patriots face a stiffer schedule, the question will linger: Have defenses gotten a beat on the blueprint to handle Maye? Are the Patriots simply facing tougher defenses and teams than their light schedule last season?
Mike Vrabel, the head coach of the New England Patriots, dismissed concerns about quarterback Drake Maye's performance in their game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Patriots had won the game 20-3, thanks to their defense outperforming the Steelers' offense. Vrabel told reporters, "Nope, just trying to win the game."
Maye had completed 14 of his 22 pass attempts for 208 yards, with no touchdowns and an interception. He rushed for 17 yards on four attempts. In contrast, Maye acknowledged that the Patriots' offense was not playing as rhythmically as it had in the past. He said, "Yeah, definitely not where we want to be...We got to match it and have more urgency and [it] starts in practice."
The Steelers' defense played a significant role in Maye's performance, as they converted on just 2-of-12 third downs and made the Patriots' errors less costly. Vrabel defended Maye, saying, "I can only imagine what it's like being a quarterback in the National Football League...He has to be able to take that demeanor and spread it to the football team."
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