Assuming things don’t turn dramatically sideways, Maye (23 years, 162 days old) will become the second-youngest QB to start a Super Bowl, trailing only Hall of Famer Dan Marino (23 years, 113 days) in 1984 (Lost SB XIX vs SF).
With a win, Maye would become the youngest starter to hoist the Lombardi Trophy, surpassing Ben Roethlisberger, who won Super Bowl XL (also against the Seahawks) at 23 years, 340 days.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel reiterated that Maye looked good on Monday.
“We had a good third matchday,” he said. “I thought the ball came out well. I thought it was a great workout for Drake and everyone else.”
Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels was asked if he expected any limitations on Maye’s shoulder going into Sunday’s contest.
“No,” McDaniels confidently told the Boston Globe.
If the player, coach and player are not concerned about the shoulder affecting Sunday’s performance, we can rest him for the biggest game of the year.