Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons gave praise to New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, following the Titans’ win over the Patriots on Sunday.
Simmons had an impact in Sunday’s game, recording five tackles and a sack in his team’s 20-17 win. Nevertheless, he was impressed with Maye, whose late-game touchdown pass took the contest into overtime. The rookie also managed to scamper away from Titans defenders on multiple occasions, carrying the ball eight times for 95 yards.
Multiple players commented on Maye’s performance after the game, including his teammates. However, Simmons was also complimentary of the quarterback, as transcribed by the Boston Globe’s Ben Volin.
Simmons sought Maye out after the game to tell him “he’s going to be a hell of a player.”
Titans DT Jeffery Simmons said he sought out Drake Maye after the game to tell him “he’s going to be a hell of a player.”
— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) November 3, 2024
It is clear that Maye is making a strong impression on veterans around the league. It is also clear that the quarterback could be a building block for the future of the Patriots’ organization.
Drafting a quarterback in the first round is always risky business, but it appears the Patriots made a solid selection.
