New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye isn't lacking in confidence.
That's a good thing for an NFL quarterback -- success as a pro is impossible without confidence.
But Maye's latest display of confidence might be a bit misguided.
During an interview with 98.5 The Sports Hub's Zolak & Bertrand, Maye was asked if would ever participate in a throwing contest with fellow rookie quarterback Joe Milton, a former Tennessee Vols standout who is known for his ridiculously strong arm.
Maye, perhaps foolishly, suggested that he wouldn't back down from a throwing contest with Milton.
"Joe can throw it now, Joe can throw it," said Maye. "Hey, I ain't going to turn it down, now. I ain't going to turn it down."
Drake Maye says he will not turn down a throwing contest with fellow #Patriots rookie Joe Milton.
— Carlos Talks Pats (@LosTalksPats) May 8, 2024
Zo:
“You’re not gonna get in one of those throwing contests where you’re gonna throw your arm out (to) see who can throw it further — you or Milton?
Maye:
Joe can throw it now. Joe… pic.twitter.com/nmVRKaxeAZ
Maye has a pretty good arm himself. But I don't think anyone on the planet can compete with Milton.
Tennessee QB Joe Milton has a cannon and he put on a show today at the Manning passing academy. pic.twitter.com/NWrBhUD0p4
— College Football Alerts (@CFBAlerts_) June 24, 2023
Maye might be a competitor, but a throwing contest with Milton is one event he should probably sit out.
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