NFL Super Bowl LX update: Drake Maye shares key Tom Brady advice ahead of title game

The New England Patriots are back in the Super Bowl, and quarterback Drake Maye is leaning on advice from franchise legend Tom Brady ahead of Super Bowl LX.

Speaking during Super Bowl Opening Night, Maye revealed the most important lesson he learned from the seven-time champion. “One of the best things he said was there’s no shortcuts to it,” Maye told reporters. “There’s no shortcuts to putting in the work. The proof’s in the pudding.” For a 23-year-old quarterback preparing for the biggest game of his life, the message is simple success only comes with hard work.

Drake Maye leads Patriots to Super Bowl LX

Super Bowl LX will be played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The Patriots will face the Seattle Seahawks, renewing a rivalry that dates back to their dramatic meeting in Super Bowl XLIX, when Brady led New England to a 28-24 win.



This time, the spotlight is on Maye. After a tough 4-13 rookie season, he has led a stunning turnaround in just his second year. The former North Carolina standout threw for 4,394 yards and 31 touchdowns in the regular season, helping the Patriots finish 14-3 and reach the championship game. His performances have made him an MVP finalist and sparked comparisons to Brady.

However, Maye is not trying to copy Brady. Instead, he is focused on following the work ethic that made Brady great.

“Getting the most out of what you put into it,” Maye said. “He’s been great at that and showed it throughout his career.”

What did Tom Brady's advice mean to Drake Maye?

While Maye confirmed that he has not yet spoken to Brady since reaching the Super Bowl, he said it would mean a lot if the former Patriots star reached out. Brady has publicly praised Maye during the season, calling him humble and team-first qualities that defined his own career in New England.



Brady won six Super Bowls with the Patriots and added another title with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He remains the gold standard in Foxborough, and any young quarterback stepping into this role will face comparisons.

But Maye appears calm under pressure. As the Patriots chase what could be their seventh Super Bowl title, Maye understands the moment. With Brady’s advice in mind, no shortcuts, only hard work he now has a chance to write his own chapter in franchise history.



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