Drake Maye just proved he’s got the swag of a leader and the heart of a team player. After the Patriots’ 19-3 win over the Bears, Maye ditched the usual press conference script. Instead of the typical stat drop, he told reporters to drop their phones and notepads, giving a standing ovation to the real heroes — the defense.
This move was pure Maye magic: Leadership, humility, and a dash of style. Fans? Yeah, they loved every second of it.
Drake Maye’s Class Act: Fans Rave About Rookie QB’s Leadership
“How can you not love him?” That’s the question fans are asking about the Pats’ rookie QB after his class act in the postgame presser. Before kicking things off, the 22-year-old made a simple yet powerful gesture, telling reporters to put their phones and notepads down — and gave a shout-out to the defense.
The fan account, Carlos Talks Pats, summed it up perfectly: “How can you not love Drake Maye? Before beginning his presser, Maye tells reporters to put their phones and notepads down, and asks them to ‘clap it up for the defense.’ That is a leader.”
How can you not love Drake Maye?
Before beginning his presser, Maye tells reporters to put their phones and notepads down, and asks them to “clap it up for the defense.”
That is a leader. pic.twitter.com/JHKHjIziPp
— Carlos Talks Pats (@LosTalksPats) November 10, 2024
The Tar Heels product showed his leadership goes beyond Xs and Os. As a QB, Maye acknowledged how crucial the team’s defense was in securing the win.
“Man, it’s a good feeling sitting over there in offense,” Maye alluded, adding, “That type of defense performance — the 11 are out at a time, but I know 15-20 played, just credit to them.” It was a statement that spoke volumes.
The fan reactions, though? They were filled with praise.
“Totally agree! He’s gonna go far with his amazing talent :),” one fan said.
Totally agree ! He’s gonna go far with his amazing talent 🙂
— Mag (@lefebvremagalie) November 10, 2024
“I love him so much bro. feel so blessed,” another user expressed.
@JoshBrown06 i love him so much bro 🥹🏈🔥 feel so blessed
— BëantøwnBrandøn (@NEPatriotsBoy) November 10, 2024
“Wow, such a leader! Only got one person to clap!” asserted another.
Wow, such a leader! Only got one person to clap!
— KH (@AllDayVikings28) November 10, 2024
The admiration was undeniable. New England faithful were quick to echo the same sentiment, commenting:
“That’s my quarterback,” one user proudly wrote.
“He seems like a really good guy,” said another.
“Drake Maye: the ultimate team player! Kudos for hyping up the defense! His humility and leadership shine brighter than his already impressive stats!”another fan commented.
Maye isn’t just flexing his skills, he’s flexing his leadership chops, too. On and off the field, this rookie QB is making it clear — he’s here to lead.
Maye’s Leadership Shines Through in Patriots’ Win Over Bears
Maye didn’t exactly ball out against Chicago on Sunday, but the rookie is showing he’s got something even more valuable — leadership. With the Pats snagging a 19-3 win, Maye completed 15 of 25 passes for 184 yards and a TD.
Frustrated with a sluggish practice earlier, the QB took the bull by the horns, asking offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt if he could address the team. His message? Time to lock in and make each play count. “I probably fumbled some words trying to do it, but I think those guys respected it,” he said. And respect was definitely earned — the offense showed up cleaner, cutting out those mental mistakes that have been their Achilles heel.
Maye’s still learning, but one thing’s for sure, he’s quickly becoming the leader New England needs.