"Vrabel, however, knew the Patriots had some of the main ingredients to do something special. Speaking with the media on Wednesday, the head coach was asked about his young quarterback Drake Maye, and when he knew he was special. Vrabel said he knew before even returning to New England, and admitted that the presence of Maye played a big role in him wanting to be the team's head coach."
"Vrabel didn't coach in 2024, Maye's rookie season, but he did serve as a consultant for the Cleveland Browns. The off year from being a head coach allowed him the opportunity to regroup, and also observe the league as a whole. In that observation, he saw Drake Maye in New England, and immediately recognized him as a special quarterback. The head coach said things only went to another level once he became Maye's coach, and got to watch him in practice every day."
"Vrabel especially praised the young quarterback's ability to be accurate while on the move, acknowledging that Maye's athletic nature is one of his unique traits. In the pair's first season together, Maye completed 72 percent of his passes for 4,394 yards, 31 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. He also added 450 yards on the ground, and four rushing touchdowns. The team finished the regular season with a 14-3 record."
Mike Vrabel recognized Drake Maye's talent before accepting the New England Patriots head coaching job and cited Maye as a major reason for taking the position. Vrabel spent 2024 as a consultant with the Cleveland Browns, using the year to regroup and observe the league, during which he identified Maye's potential. Vrabel praised Maye's accuracy on the move and noted his athleticism as a unique trait. In their first season together Maye completed 72 percent of passes for 4,394 yards, 31 touchdowns and eight interceptions, added 450 rushing yards with four rushing touchdowns, and helped the team finish 14-3.
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