"So once that happened, they couldn't be happier. But now that they're accomplishing success again, the endless negativity from talking heads has reached a new high this season, especially around Drake Maye. Despite being a mostly soft-spoken and humble southern guy, the Patriots' second-year quarterback has garnered a lot of attention this year,d not because they want to credit him for leading his team to a 13-3 record, but to tear him down and belittle what he's accomplished."
"He's even gone as far as attacking the kind of player that Maye is, which hasn't had much merit considering what he does on the field each and every week. And now, Newton has taken his stance to a new low by calling Maye a "game-manager" and not a "game-changer," on the heels of the 2025 season MVP being crowned."
"During a segment on the most recent episode of his podcast "4th and 1", Newton somewhat praised Maye for his potential, but also seemed to imply he was partly to blame for Robert Kraft's firing of Jerod Mayo after last year's season, while also using his now infamous insult to label him a 'game-manager' and not a 'game-changer.' This is just his latest take on Maye, who stated earlier this season that Newton was his favorite player growing up."
After losing dominant status, the Patriots have faced mockery but have returned to success. Second-year quarterback Drake Maye has led the team to a 13-3 record while attracting heavy criticism from media and former players. Cam Newton has been a prominent critic, calling the Patriots "fool's gold" and suggesting their schedule drove wins. Newton has also labeled Maye a "game-manager" rather than a "game-changer," implied Maye played a role in Jerod Mayo's firing, and made these comments on his podcast "4th and 1." Maye previously said Newton was his favorite player growing up.
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