Patriots legend puts a lot of pressure on Drake Maye for the 2026 season
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Patriots legend puts a lot of pressure on Drake Maye for the 2026 season
"Julian Edelman wants to see a lot of growth from Drake Maye in Year 3. He emphasized the need for Maye to handle a less-than-perfect offensive line, which he struggled with in the Super Bowl. Edelman stated, 'Another year in the same system. This will be Year Two with Josh McDaniels. I think they're naturally going to get better together the longer they play together.'"
"'We need to see him when (expletive) hits the fan. That's what I want to see him, when it's gritty time. Like we saw all Super Bowl. It was tough to block those guys, but we still got to find a way.' This highlights the pressure on Maye to perform under challenging circumstances."
Drake Maye's second season with the Patriots was marked by high expectations, culminating in a Super Bowl appearance. Despite his success, challenges were evident, particularly against a strong Seattle defense. Julian Edelman emphasized the need for Maye's growth in Year 3, particularly in handling difficult situations and improving under pressure. Consistency in coaching and roster stability is expected to aid his development. Edelman highlighted the importance of Maye's ability to perform when faced with adversity, especially after the struggles observed in the Super Bowl.
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