Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Former New York Jets player and current ESPN analyst Bart Scott continues to create waves in the media when bluntly denying the possibility of Drake Maye becoming an MVP candidate this season. Appearing on the program “Get Up”, Scott affirmed that putting Maye in the MVP race is inappropriate. Once again. he becomes the familiar “villain” in the eyes of New England fans.
Scott admitted Maye is playing explosively but argued that the Patriots are only benefiting from an easy schedule. He said the 37–66 record of the opponents has inflated Maye’s performance. Scott also affirmed the Patriots’ victory over the Buffalo Bills was “due to luck”. This immediately made the Patriots fan community surge. because this is the victory seen as the turning point of the season.
Not stopping there. Scott said comparing Maye to other MVP candidates is “disrespectful”. especially when mentioning Daniel Jones, Sam Darnold and Matthew Stafford. Many analysts immediately countered. pointing out that Maye’s numbers completely outperform the players Scott listed. Especially Jones and Darnold. two people who have statistics far below the young QB of the Patriots.
Facing the negative evaluations. Drake Maye surprised by giving an extremely calm and mature answer. Instead of counterattacking or explaining his form. Maye chose to focus on the bigger goal of the team.
“I don’t care about individual titles, I also don’t care what people say. Others want to doubt then just doubt. I only focus on going out on the field, fighting my best and bringing victories to the team. The rest will speak for itself”
Maye shared after practice.
Maye’s words quickly spread strongly. making Bart Scott become the subject of ridicule on social media. Many fans said Scott was “red-faced with embarrassment” when Maye answered too maturely and beyond petty arguments. No matter how criticized. it’s hard to deny Maye is the heart of the Patriots. leading the team back to the peak race with determination. calmness and excellent form of a top star
