Before training camp started, there were concerns that Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon might hold out over the summer. Instead, he chose to stay with the team and participate in practice. He expressed his frustration with his contract situation by intercepting Maye’s pass during Friday’s practice and returning it for a touchdown.
Matthew Judon pick 6 on Drake Maye
Better pay that man
Maye experienced a mix of successes and struggles during OTAs this spring. The No. 3 pick from April’s draft acknowledged that the Patriots’ top-notch defense presented a significant challenge as he worked on adjusting to playing quarterback in the NFL.
However, some of Maye’s mistakes have less to do with the Patriots’ defense and more to do with Maye’s inexperience. Following Friday’s practice, Maye talked to reporters about the pick 6.
Drake Maye wasn’t looking
Per a transcription of Maye’s comments by Phil Perry of NBC Sports, Maye said he planned to go deep but chose to throw to his checkdown option. He threw the ball to his checkdown without looking:
“Just a rookie mistake, no pun intended,” Maye said. “Had a deep shot and was going to throw to the flat late, and in this league, they’re going to cover the running backs, so you’ve gotta make sure you look before you throw it.”