Patriots OC Josh McDaniels addresses Drake Maye, yips theory amid QB’s struggles

The struggles New England Patriots
quarterback Drake Maye endured over the primary three weeks of this season generated each predictable and unexpected headlines following the membership’s 35-6 blowout loss on the Jacksonville Jaguars that dropped New England to 1-2 on Sept. 27. 

Some have implied that Maye is dealing with “a psychological factor,” such because the so-called “yips.” Whereas talking with reporters on Thursday, Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels addressed this specific Maye concept. 

“No yips” for Drake Maye amid poor play?

Based on Mike Florio of Professional Soccer Speak, McDaniels shared that Maye has “no yips” this fall. 

“I’ve performed golf with him, pickleball with him,” McDaniels mentioned about Maye. “I’ve watched him play soccer, and I’m probably not certain what modifications that for him. He’s blessed in that regard, you already know? Once I hit a tee shot within the woods, my confidence is shattered, you already know, after which I’m gonna do it many times and once more. He doesn’t actually try this. He can try this, after which the subsequent one’s down the center, it’s 340 [yards], and also you’re sitting there going, ‘How did that occur?’ And I believe his mindset is — and it’s the best way it’s a must to be as a quarterback.”

This previous Monday, Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel raised some eyebrows when he said that he “cannot manufacture confidence” for Maye and that “confidence comes out of your preparation.” Later within the week, Vrabel and Maye each prompt {that a} rumor claiming there was a rift between them will not be correct. 

That is all properly and good, however the numbers present that Maye heads into the primary weekend of October chargeable for a league-worst seven whole turnovers on the season. He’ll look to keep away from committing expensive giveaways when the Patriots play on the rival Buffalo Bills (3-0) this coming Sunday. 

Drake Maye not letting errors “weigh on” him

“Sure, there are issues that we will do higher,” McDaniels continued throughout his feedback about Maye. “Sure, there are issues that we will work on to attempt to make a few of the unfavorable eventualities that we’ve had occur go away, you already know, and that’s what he’s targeted on, you already know? However his demeanor, his countenance, his facial expressions, his potential to interject issues within the conferences has not modified, you already know? And, you already know, and I really like that concerning the child. I believe, like I mentioned, he’s blessed in that regard, as a result of I believe there’s, you already know, there’s those that generally let these issues weigh on them.” 

Maye insists a throwing-shoulder subject that popped up on the workforce’s official injury report is not impacting his decision-making or how he throws footballs towards stay defenses. However, it may very well be attention-grabbing to see what’s and is not mentioned about that potential setback following New England’s matchup at Buffalo’s Highmark Stadium.