FOXBOROUGH - Mike Vrabel didn’t shower Drake Maye with praise following the Patriots first win of the season Sunday in Miami.
But he did throw a few compliments Maye’s way during his press conference Monday.
Maye had arguably his best game as a pro, completing 19 of 23 passes for 230 yards with two touchdowns. The Patriots quarterback also ran for a score, accounting for three touchdowns.
What impressed Vrabel most about Maye’s effort? The Patriots coach went into great detail with his response.
“That (he) was hugely efficient. The ball went where it was supposed to go. He was decisive,” Vrabel said. “I thought he did a great job of transferring into the pocket, up into the pocket, setting his depth, and then transferring up, being really good with the football, being able to pull through with two hands in the pocket when they have, you know, edge rushers, and we’re on the road. That’s where it’s going to be really critical - to be able to set the depth of the pocket, get back, keep your eyes downfield, transfer up into the pocket, and deliver the football.
“He did that on multiple occasions. So when you don’t do that, those turn into sacks, hurries, throwaways, strip sacks, and when you can climb the pocket and remain a thrower and keep your eyes downfield, that’s when you can hit some plays.”
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