Drake Maye’s rookie season might not have gone as he hoped. However, the young quarterback is quickly learning the ropes of leadership.
The New England Patriots are projected to have around $130 million in salary cap space for the next season. Maye did his part in trying to recruit stars at the 2025 Pro Bowl Games.
Drake Maye Puts on the Recruiter Hat at the Pro Bowl Games
While Maye’s AFC lost 76-63 against the NFC, the 22-year-old fully took advantage of his time in Florida. Being coached by one of the greatest quarterbacks in the NFL’s history; Peyton Manning wasn’t enough for him, and he started building the roster for the next season.
On Tuesday, Feb. 4, Maye appeared on the “Up & Adams” show and revealed his methods to lure the stars from other teams to the Patriots.
“I definitely got to know some of the guys,” he said. “Talking a little bit about Boston, about Foxboro, [Mass.,] about Gillette [Stadium] a little bit. About the fanbase.”
“Definitely time to get to some guys and let them know that the Pats got some things to make some moves this offseason.”
Did #Patriots QB Drake Maye do any recruiting while he was at the Pro Bowl??? 👀📈
"Definitely… I let 'em know that the Pats got some things to make some moves THIS offseason."@DrakeMaye2 @Patriots @heykayadams pic.twitter.com/LqaYPPx46W
— Up & Adams (@UpAndAdamsShow) February 4, 2025
Maye was also joined by Brenden Schooler in the special teams as the only two representing the Patriots in this year’s Pro Bowl. With a large cap space and a new head coach, Maye is not looking to leave anything to chance in the next season.
Maye’s Determination at the Pro Bowl Impresses Manning
The Hall of Famer appeared on ESPN’s “The Pat McAfee Show” after the Pro Bowl Games. Manning highlighted that he was impressed by Maye’s willingness to learn more about the game. The Patriots QB even went across the aisle to do so.
“Last night, I saw Drake Maye having a conversation with Baker Mayfield,” Manning said. “To me, there’s room for that in a young quarterback, like Drake Maye learning how to be a pro, learning how to go through a coaching change, which Baker Mayfield has done several times. That’s the value.”
Maye registered 2,276 yards and 15 touchdowns along with 421 rushing yards and two rushing TDs in 13 games this season. Fans would want Maye to learn from his experience and take the Patriots to their former glory sooner rather than later.