Drake Maye (Photo via @PatriotsCLNS X)
The New England Patriots made the right decision when drafting Drake Maye with the No. 2 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
However, it can’t be forgotten that he’s still just 22 years old, and sometimes, people his age are bound to say some questionable things.
During a press conference with reporters, Maye talked about how he reads the defense, including having “spatial awareness.” It sounded like a response a seasoned veteran would give until he said, “It kinda comes with feeling the guy out… pause.”
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“IT KINDA COMES WITH FEELING THE GUY OUT… PAUSE.”
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) November 20, 2024
Social media started piling even more jokes onto what Maye said.
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Of course, these kinds of jokes have become very common among NFL players and other sports athletes.
Just recently, LaMelo Ball of the Charlotte Hornets made a joke similar to Maye and was fined $100k when he said, “We loaded up – no homo. That’s what we wanted, put a hand up and then live with the results,” when talking about the team’s win over the Milwaukee Bucks.
Of course, there is a chance that Maye could be fined for what he said, but not many other instances of that happening from a “pause” joke.
Drake Maye Has Performed Well So Far
It’s not as if the Patriots have surrounded Maye with a ton of talent, so there weren’t many expectations for him this season.
However, he’s done well, completing 66.8% of his passes for 1,236 yards, nine touchdowns, and six interceptions.
In the games that started, he went 2-6 and even helped his team beat the Chicago Bears, who selected Caleb Williams as just one pick in front of Maye.
Maye could be very dangerous in the coming years if he isn’t rushed and talent finds its way on the team.
Did Bill Belichick Force The New England Patriots To Impress Charles Barkley? Find Out
Bill Belichick and Charles Barkley (Images Credit: Getty Images)
Bill Belichick has always been known to have an interesting personality. His shrewd coaching skills, tactical brilliance, and intensity made the former New England Patriots’ GM quite an influence on and off the field. However, despite his impeccable game-reading skills, Belichick never shirked away from getting a little quirky. Likewise, in a recent recollection of Brian Hoyer and David Andrews, one of Belichick’s most interesting tactics came to the limelight. And he did all these apparently to impress Charles Barkley!
What Did Bill Belichick Make The Patriots Do?
QB Brian Hoyer and Center David Andrews recently appeared in a recent episode of ‘The Quick Snap’ podcast. Speaking about their former General Manager, the duo mentioned an interesting incident involving Belichick and Charles Barkley. Preparing for their big Super Bowl LIII game against the Rams, Belichick implemented a unique idea.
To impress Charles Barkley, the former GM asked the players to incorporate Barkley’s name into their offensive training. Belichick was so fixated on this that he directed the team to use the drills even if they were not something the Patriots would have actually used.
Elaborating on the experience, Andrews stated, “We had a play that was a no-huddle, and the code word was ‘Charles Barkley… Bill walked over to [offensive coordinator] Josh [McDaniels] and said, ‘Hey, you see Barkley over there? Run that play, let him hear it!’” Hearing the instructions, McDaniels hesitated for a moment.
But he was soon pushed by Belichick, who said, “Oh, it doesn’t matter—just do it.” Immediately, Tom Brady understood the cue and yelled ‘Charles Barkley’ loudly. This was a pleasant surprise for Barkley, who was found smiling from the sidelines. And as for the game itself, well, the tactics did seem to work out.
Did Bill Belichick Win With The Charles Barkley Play?
With an important match such as the Super Bowl, the Patriots’ players’ were facing the heat. Andrews commented on their unique practice session right before a high-voltage game, “Here we are, getting ready for the Super Bowl, and Bill just wants to pump up Charles Barkley.” But in reality, the tactics did work out just fine.
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Bill Belichick (Image Credit: Getty Images)
The Patriots dominated the entire game to win 13-3 against the Rams. While there was not much offense to be excited about, the Patriots pulled off a defensive masterclass. This win secured the Patriots their sixth Super Bowl title, sealing the fact that, however bizarre it might seem, Bill Belichick’s tactics are always the best.
