Pats’ Vrabel reveals level of concern about Maye shoulder injury

A Wednesday damage report estimated that New England Patriots beginning quarterback Drake Maye would have been a restricted apply participant resulting from a proper (throwing) shoulder downside.

Maye might or might not have picked it up throughout the membership’s AFC Championship Sport win over the Denver Broncos on Jan. 25. Whereas talking with reporters on Thursday, Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel revealed how involved he’s in regards to the well being of his QB1.

Mike Vrabel not dropping sleep over supposed Drake Maye shoulder damage

“Not a lot,” Vrabel mentioned, per Keagan Stiefel of NESN. “I strive to not have a complete lot of concern. I simply need to put together the soccer crew and be sure that we’re prepared and that we now have a plan. I don’t need to shock anyone.” 

People who went again and watched replays from the AFC title sport seen that Maye landed on his shoulder following a run within the third quarter. Whereas he initially acknowledged that he was coping with “some bumps and bruises” following that victory, he later said he thought the soreness was associated to “the build-up of throwing virtually, together with coaching camp, 30 weeks straight.” 

Enterprise as normal for Patriots, Drake Maye?

All through the week, DraftKings Sportsbook has listed the Seattle Seahawks as 4.5-point favorites over the Patriots for the Tremendous Bowl LX matchup that may happen at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Feb. 8. The road remaining the identical signifies sure league insiders aren’t overly moved by Maye’s standing.

“I believe we’re going to function as we usually would right here on a Wednesday,” Vrabel added in regards to the Patriots’ schedule that has been altered resulting from journey. 

Vrabel additionally praised how Maye has improved from when the Patriots fell to 1-2 again on Sept. 21 to the place the crew is within the ultimate days of January. 

“I believe it’s grown,” Vrabel mentioned about Maye’s growth, per Christopher Price of The Boston Globe. “I believe simply as we’ve gone by way of this whole 12 months on this program, and the extra that he’s been on the market and the video games have sort of constructed up on us, actually, we’ve finished a pleasant job in these conditions. I believe he’s improved in them. He’s an enormous a part of why we’re right here, clearly.”