New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye said Thursday that Hall of Famer Peyton Manning has reached out to him for advice ahead of next Sunday’s Super Bowl LX.
“Peyton Manning contacted me after the American Conference final and gave me some advice regarding preparation for this week, especially he talked to me regarding keeping my rhythm and schedule the same as I did during the season,” the quarterback told reporters.
Going for his first Super Bowl
Drake Maye, 23, who will be playing in his first NFL title game, will look to lead the Patriots to win their seventh Super Bowl ever.
At the expense of the Seattle Seahawks this Sunday at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara (California).
“That’s what I’ve been trying to do these past few weeks. I spend a lot of time with my coworkers at the hotel, it’s like going back to college and it makes it easier to keep my schedule the same.”
“The goal is to fine-tune all the things on the field, every detail to come as best prepared as possible for this game,” detailed Drake Maye.
The passer thanked Manning, a champion with the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos, while recalling that his father took him to the Super Bowl L game.
In which Peyton led the Broncos to victory over the Carolina Panthers on the same stage where he will attempt to win Super Bowl LX a decade later.
Drake comes full circle
PHOTO: Drake Maye’s Instagram It's like going back to college
“It’s kind of coming full circle because I was at that game 10 years ago when Peyton beat the Panthers here as well.”
“My dad brought me in at that really cool time when I got to meet some of those great players that I looked up to,” Drake Maye recalled.
The two-time Pro Bowl player also took the opportunity to say that the injury to his right shoulder has not bothered him and he is confident that it will be the case for the remainder of the week.
“I’m not lying when I tell them I feel great.”
“I’ve been feeling great, no pain; I’m looking forward to getting out on the training field today and tomorrow and doing my best. I feel excellent,” he concluded.
With information from EFE
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