“I really wish you didn’t make that throw, but you did.” These were the words said by a coach to Drake Maye after an excellent performance. But why would a coach say this to a quarterback who is improving in practice? Was it about the throw or a personal grudge that they could have both held?

Well! Actually, none of them do. Mike Pellegrino, the coach in question, uttered these words. Does it make any sense now? If not, do not worry; Pellegrino is the team’s defensive coach. As a result, in practice, when quarterback Drake Maye accomplishes something excellent, the team’s defense is challenged.

And Drake Maye’s performance was so impressive that the defensive coach was shocked after seeing it. Pelligrino further praised the quarterback at the post-practice conference by adding, “He’s progressing and makes some great throws in practice against us. I remember one specifically that I went in the next day and was like, ‘I hate you. That was a great throw’,”

The throw was critical since it occurred between tight coverage. The throw was so brilliant that the defensive players were powerless to intervene. If Maye continues to progress like this in the game, he will soon be a major threat to the other teams. The Eagles have done well so far this season, but they have the potential to make a return in the next few weeks.

Apart from all of this, Maye has received recognition from some of the game’s contemporary legends. Can you guess who?

After the Patriots’ blowout loss, veteran quarterback praises Drake Maye

Many of you would have guessed correctly, given the Patriots have only suffered one blowout loss this season. Yes, we’re talking the one vs Aaron Rodgers, who just commented on the moment he had with Drake Maye. Following the game between their teams, both QBs hugged each other, demonstrating their mutual regard for one another.

A-Rod recently commented on that hug, claiming that it was really cool. The man stated to some reporters, “It was really cool, I reached out to him on Instagram to tell him that I appreciated that. So, it was cool. It was really cool. There’s something about having that respect and deference that I just really appreciate.”

All of this demonstrates how quickly the rookie quarterback is establishing himself as a recognized NFL player. With his improving talents, this may be a huge advantage for him, and all of this could propel him to the ranks of game legends.