Drake Maye’s first career start started rather slow.
After running out of the tunnel to some expected goosebumps and nerves in his first-career start, the New England Patriots’ rookie quarterback led a three-and-out before sailing a pass to DeMario Douglas for an interception.
“We preach fast starts, and I wouldn’t say it’s very pleasing when you start off… with a three-and-out in the first drive,” Maye said. “Little things like that that we’re emphasizing on offense, and we just haven’t been able to execute. I think the things that have come back are what we’re emphasizing, and that starts with me.