Patriots’ Drake Maye Overcomes Shoulder Issue, Confident for Super Bowl LX
Drake Maye is poised to make history as he prepares to start in Super Bowl LX. At just 23 years and 162 days old, he is set to become the second-youngest quarterback to start in a Super Bowl, behind the legendary Dan Marino. Marino was only 23 years and 113 days old when he took the field in Super Bowl XIX.
A victory for Maye would also mark a significant milestone. He would be the youngest quarterback to ever lift the Lombardi Trophy, surpassing Ben Roethlisberger, who accomplished this feat at 23 years and 340 days during Super Bowl XL.
Patriots’ Confidence in Maye
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel expressed confidence in Maye after a productive practice session. He noted, “We had a good third-down day. I thought that the ball came out good. It was a crisp practice for Drake and for everybody else.”
Shoulder Injury Update
Concerns about Maye’s shoulder, which had stirred some anxiety, seem to be unfounded. Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels addressed these worries and confidently stated, “Nope,” when asked if he foresaw any limitations for Maye in Sunday’s game. This assurance suggests that the quarterback is ready to perform at his best.
Key Facts and Milestones
- Age for Super Bowl LX: 23 years and 162 days
- Second-youngest QB: Only Dan Marino (23 years, 113 days) is younger
- Potential record: Youngest QB to win the Lombardi Trophy
- Previous record holder: Ben Roethlisberger at 23 years and 340 days
With both players and coaches confident about the upcoming Super Bowl, the Patriots are ready to make an impact. As Maye steps onto the field, football fans will undoubtedly be watching closely to see if he can etch his name in the record books.
