Joe Montana puts an end to lingering criticism of Drake Maye's playoff performance
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Joe Montana puts an end to lingering criticism of Drake Maye's playoff performance
"The New England Patriots' magnificent 2025 voyage will end on February 8, 2025, with either a win or a loss in the final NFL game of the season. A win in the Super Bowl would cap off a season for the ages in Foxborough, led by the master builder, Head Coach Mike Vrabel, and his top implement, MVP (hopefully) quarterback, Drake Maye."
""I just think that he's playing within himself and that's all you have to do." ✍️Hall of Fame QB @JoeMontana on Drake Maye ahead of his first career Super Bowl 🏆 (via @patmcafeeshow) pic.twitter.com/GL6aJkOj5H- NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) January 27, 2026 The phrase "playing within yourself" means you're using the skills you have and not trying to be what you're not. In Maye's case, that means throwing the ball the way he wants to throw it and running the ball when he sees"
The New England Patriots completed a transformative 2025 season that culminates with the Super Bowl on February 8, 2025. Mike Vrabel engineered a dramatic roster turnaround that delivered top-tier team success in Foxborough. Quarterback Drake Maye produced a breakout campaign, earning a second Pro Bowl nod and emerging as a leading MVP candidate while avoiding a sophomore slump. Hall of Famer Joe Montana publicly praised Maye's approach, emphasizing that Maye is "playing within himself." Maye's mixed passing and timely running illustrate disciplined decision-making and the skill set that powered the Patriots' ascent.
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