Patriots' Quarterback Drake Maye's Shoulder Injury: No Cause for Alarm, Says Coach Mike Vrabel.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel downplayed concerns over quarterback Drake Maye's right shoulder injury, which kept him "limited" on Wednesday's injury report. A week away from the Super Bowl, Maye is still expected to lead his team onto the field.
Vrabel described the level of concern as "not much," preferring not to focus on individual injuries, but rather preparing the entire football team for the big game. While Maye appeared to have hurt his shoulder during Sunday's 10-7 win over the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship game, Vrabel pushed back against the idea that Maye was dealing with a lingering injury.
"I try not to have a whole lot of concern," Vrabel said. "I just want to try to prepare the football team and make sure everybody is ready." The coach also disputed rumors about Maye's injury, insisting it wouldn't have been listed on the injury report if he had been experiencing problems leading up to the game.
Maye himself downplayed talk of being hindered by any injury, citing fatigue as a potential factor. "I'm feeling good," he said. "We've got some extra rest. I don’t think it's from the game. I think it’s just the buildup of throwing, including training camp, 30 weeks straight of throwing and four days a week." Despite his optimism, Maye acknowledged that the prolonged practice schedule could have taken its toll on his body.
As the Patriots prepare to face off against an unnamed opponent in Super Bowl LX, fans will be watching closely to see how Maye's shoulder injury affects his performance. With Vrabel's assurance and Maye's confidence, however, there's little reason to believe that this season's momentum will be disrupted by a minor setback like a shoulder injury.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel downplayed concerns over quarterback Drake Maye's right shoulder injury, which kept him "limited" on Wednesday's injury report. A week away from the Super Bowl, Maye is still expected to lead his team onto the field.
Vrabel described the level of concern as "not much," preferring not to focus on individual injuries, but rather preparing the entire football team for the big game. While Maye appeared to have hurt his shoulder during Sunday's 10-7 win over the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship game, Vrabel pushed back against the idea that Maye was dealing with a lingering injury.
"I try not to have a whole lot of concern," Vrabel said. "I just want to try to prepare the football team and make sure everybody is ready." The coach also disputed rumors about Maye's injury, insisting it wouldn't have been listed on the injury report if he had been experiencing problems leading up to the game.
Maye himself downplayed talk of being hindered by any injury, citing fatigue as a potential factor. "I'm feeling good," he said. "We've got some extra rest. I don’t think it's from the game. I think it’s just the buildup of throwing, including training camp, 30 weeks straight of throwing and four days a week." Despite his optimism, Maye acknowledged that the prolonged practice schedule could have taken its toll on his body.
As the Patriots prepare to face off against an unnamed opponent in Super Bowl LX, fans will be watching closely to see how Maye's shoulder injury affects his performance. With Vrabel's assurance and Maye's confidence, however, there's little reason to believe that this season's momentum will be disrupted by a minor setback like a shoulder injury.
. Like, 30 weeks straight of throwing is crazy, that's some dedication, right? But for real, it's like, shouldn't they be taking a break or something instead of pushing through? I guess when you're in the zone like Maye must be now... 
Anyway, fingers crossed he's okay and can lead them to that Super Bowl win 
... I mean, it's not like he was carrying the team on his own or anything, but still, a week before the Super Bowl? That's kinda crucial for their chances of winning. And what if it's not just fatigue and 30 weeks of throwing straight? Like, what about actual damage from the game? Coach Vrabel seems pretty sure everything is fine, but I don't know... Maye himself seems confident too, which is good, but I'd want to see him practice a bit more before trusting him on the field 
I'm worried about those QBs man... 30 weeks straight of throwing is crazy! 
They gotta take care of themselves, physically and mentally. Can't have them burn out mid-season, that'd be disastrous for their health and the team's chances. Maybe the Patriots should think about giving Maye a breather during the off-season? 
! no need for panic over here 
. i mean, 30 weeks of throwing nonstop can take its toll on anyone's body 
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... still gonna root for Maye tho, he's our QB 
... Coach Mike Vrabel is trying to deflect from the fact that the team's QB is injured and might not be 100% for the Super Bowl. It's all about damage control, folks! The Patriots want to win that ring and if they're gonna do it with a less-than-stellar QB, then so be it. But let's be real, every QB worth their salt has had shoulder injuries at some point in their career. This is just another case of "we'll play through it." Meanwhile, the league should really take a closer look at the grueling practice schedules and see if that doesn't lead to more long-term health issues for these athletes. It's all about prioritizing player safety over winning... or so we're supposed to think 
. And what's up with all this extra rest, huh? 30 weeks straight of throwing, including training camp? That's a lot of wear and tear on the body! 
Drake Maye seems pretty calm about his injury, and Coach Vrabel's got a point about focusing on the team as a whole rather than individual injuries.
. I'm not saying Maye's injury is going to be a huge deal, but it's always good for us fans to see our players stay humble and focused despite all the hype surrounding them 
. coach vrabel's right to downplay concerns, but fans r always worried, like a naggin' voice in our heads 
and imo, being listed as limited might not be a good sign 
still, i guess if the team can stay focused and prepare well, they should be ok 
And Drake Maye sounds super confident and calm about his shoulder injury, which is awesome 
. 30 weeks of throwing straight can be tough on anyone, but he seems like a pro who knows how to handle it 
. I'm still hyped for the Super Bowl, no matter what! 
anyway, i guess we'll just have to wait and see how it all plays out 
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). we need to be prepared and adapt. instead of getting bogged down by what could happen, let's look at what we can control. Maye seems confident, and that's what matters 
. so, here's to Drake Maye and the Patriots - may they rock this Super Bowl! 
. But what I love about both him and Coach Vrabel is their positive vibe 
. That being said, I do think it's good that they're not sugarcoating anything 
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