Maye Ditches Newton's Signature Celebration

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye appears ready to put the past behind him as he prepares for a pivotal matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals this Sunday. Following remarks made by former Patriots star Cam Newton, who questioned the team's strong start to the season, Maye opted to skip Newton's signature "Superman" celebration during a recent pre-game handshake with a teammate.

Drama Unfolds Over Team's Performance

Newton, the former NFL MVP, stirred the pot last week when he referred to the Patriots' impressive 9-2 record as "fool's gold," suggesting that their success was deceptive. He specifically noted, "It has fool's gold written all over them, cubic zirconia middle of the mall." Despite acknowledging Maye's strong performance, Newton attributed the quarterback's success to offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, stating, "Now Josh McDaniels may not be a great head coach, but he is a brilliant offensive mind."

In response to these comments, Maye took a more composed approach during his weekly appearance on WEEI Radio. He dismissed concerns about Newton's criticisms, saying, "I don't even know what show he's on...so just worried about people in our organization think and worry about what we think and my teammates think." He emphasized the need to focus on the upcoming game against the Bengals, assuring fans he and the team are keen on maintaining their focus.

Looking Ahead to the Bengals

The Patriots, on the cusp of an impressive nine-game winning streak, aim to further solidify their playoff positioning against a struggling Bengals team with a 3-7 record. Maye, a candidate for the MVP award this season, is determined to lead his team through the chaos and continue their success on the field.