DRAKE MAYE VOWS TO "REDO EVERYTHING" FOLLOWING SUPER BOWL HEARTBREAK
Drake Maye reflects on a 29-13 Super Bowl loss as the Patriots QB looks to turn 4,700 total yards into a 2027 championship run.
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Drake Maye didn’t hide how he felt after the Patriots’ Super Bowl loss. He said straight up he wishes he could run it back and do the whole thing over.
The Patriots’ wild ride to Super Bowl LX ended hard in Santa Clara. The Seahawks absolutely steamrolled them at Levi’s Stadium, and New England was playing catch-up from the opening whistle. Seattle’s defence smothered them. The Pats’ offence couldn’t move the ball, and it showed in that 29-13 final score.
Everyone was looking at Drake Maye, their second-year quarterback, to pull off some magic. It just wasn’t his night. Seattle’s pass rush rattled him from the start, and he never settled in. After the game, Maye didn’t sugarcoat it. On the biggest stage, he fell short.
Now, don’t get it twisted—Maye’s first full year as the Patriots’ starter was electric. He threw for over 4,300 yards, racked up 31 touchdowns, ran for another 450 yards, and scored four more times on the ground. That’s how you land a Pro Bowl nod, an All-Pro Second Team spot, and a runner-up finish in the MVP race.
His Super Bowl stats—27 completions on 43 attempts, 295 yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 picks, and a lost fumble—aren’t terrible on paper. But most of that came late, when the game was already out of reach. Seattle’s defence gave him fits all night, and New England’s offence never got going.
To be fair, Maye wasn’t the only one to blame. His offensive line barely slowed down Seattle’s rush, and his receivers struggled to shake free. Still, Maye put it on himself. He told reporters, “I’d like to go back to the beginning and redo it. This is fuel. If it’s not, then I don’t know what this feeling would do for you. Because this is tough.”
Sure, losing stings. But let’s be real—nobody expected the Patriots to make it this far. They blew past every prediction and turned in a season to remember. With Maye leading the way, there’s real hope for what’s next.
Now it’s about building on this run. Fix the offensive line, add some real threats at receiver, and see if they can take that next step. Getting to the Super Bowl is brutal. Staying in the hunt is even harder. But after a season like this, the Patriots and Drake Maye have every reason to believe they’ll be back.
TY SIMPSON OFFICIALLY ENTERS QB1 CONVERSATION FOR 2026 NFL DRAFT AFTER BAMA RUN
Ty Simpson challenges Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza for QB1 status in the 2026 NFL Draft after a breakout Bama season.
After waiting behind Jalen Milroe, Ty Simpson’s only season as Alabama’s starter has propelled him into serious first-round talk for the 2026 NFL Draft. He’s even being discussed as the top quarterback prospect over Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza, according to ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky.
But not everyone agrees. Former LSU standout Breiden Fehoko tweeted his scepticism: 'Ty Simpson wasn’t even going to start at Bama in 2026, and here y’all go calling him QB1 this draft.' This is how GMs get fired. Watch.
Orlovsky, however, stands by his view that Simpson holds the edge over Mendoza. He pointed out that when comparing their bodies of work, Simpson carried more of the load for his team. The gap, he says, is clear when you consider who had to do more and who won more games during the season: that’s Simpson, no contest.
Mendoza enters the draft after an extraordinary season. He led Indiana to an undefeated national championship and took home the Heisman Trophy. Scouts see him as the most pro-ready passer but have concerns over his pressure-to-sack rate, which hovers around 18.9%, potentially an issue for teams with weak offensive lines.
Meanwhile, Simpson’s draft stock rose sharply during a strong four-game run facing Georgia, Vanderbilt, Missouri, and Tennessee. His upcoming performance at Alabama’s Pro Day could be crucial, especially for teams looking at quarterbacks who bring mobility and playmaking alongside pocket passing.
Simpson’s experience is limited to just 15 college games, thanks to the stacked quarterback depth at Alabama. Still, once he became the starter, he delivered solid numbers: 3,567 passing yards, 28 touchdowns, and only 5 interceptions in the 2025 season.
Former NFL safety Louis Riddick has been vocal about Simpson’s potential. Speaking on ESPN, Riddick said that seeing him throw in person reveals the kind of physical talent Simpson has. He’s confident in Simpson’s mental game but notes the physical attributes will really stand out when seen up close. Riddick expects Simpson to continue improving his draft stock.
Simpson will get another chance to impress scouts at Alabama’s Pro Day on Wednesday, which could be pivotal in shaping his position ahead of the draft.
MASTERS UPDATE: TIGER WOODS CONFIRMS HE WILL ATTEND AUGUSTA NATIONAL "EITHER WAY" FOR 2026
Tiger Woods admits to a "rough road" after a frustrated TGL return, leaving his 2026 Masters status in serious doubt.
Tiger Woods says he’s still trying to get fit for The Masters next month, but he knows the clock’s not exactly on his side.
He made his golf comeback with Jupiter Links GC in Tomorrow’s Golf League, teaming up with Tom Kim and Max Homa. It’s been a while since Woods last played TGL in February 2025, when he tore his Achilles and had disc replacement surgery in his back. So, yeah, it’s been a rough road.
After his return on Tuesday, Woods didn’t sugarcoat things. He gave a pretty honest update about his chances at Augusta this year. You can tell he’s been keeping the door open for the 2026 Masters, but honestly, his appearance for Jupiter Links might’ve shaken up those plans.
Things actually started off looking good. Woods smashed a 279-yard drive on the second hole; it felt like a flash from the old Tiger. But that faded fast. His game unravelled, and by the seventh hole, he missed a three-yard putt, slammed his club into the ground, and his frustration was obvious.
Woods and his teammates just couldn’t keep up, and Jupiter Links ended up losing 9-2 to the Los Angeles Golf Club trio of Justin Rose, Sahith Theegala, and Tommy Fleetwood.
Afterwards, Tiger didn’t hold back: “We got our arse kicked. Three eagles in a row… I missed a short one to give them momentum, and we never got it back.”
Reporters quickly shifted the focus to The Masters. Even after a disappointing night, Woods still wants to play at Augusta National. “I want to play. I love the tournament. I’m going to be there either way with The Loop that's going up there, as well as the champions dinner. We’ll see how it goes. I’ll be practising and playing at home this week and keep trying to make progress.”
Honestly, it’s obvious why Woods wants to tee it up at Augusta. He’s won The Masters five times (1997, 2001, 2002, 2005, and 2019) and made the cut a record 24 times. Looking at how things went in his latest outing, though, it’s hard to picture him adding to those numbers in a few weeks. But if anyone can surprise people, it’s probably Tiger.
