New England Patriots Left Tackle Will Campbell Faces Heat After Super Bowl LX Defeat, but Teammate Drake Maye Comes to His Defense.
In a surprising move, Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has jumped to the defense of left tackle Will Campbell, who was widely criticized for his performance in the team's Super Bowl LX defeat. Maye, known for his outspoken personality, has expressed admiration for Campbell and praised him as one of the most resilient players he's ever had the pleasure of playing with.
According to sources, Campbell played through a torn knee ligament this season, which was revealed during a media session on Tuesday. Despite the physical toll it must have taken, Maye believes that Campbell will only get better in the future and is already considering him as one of the team's top players.
"It's a pleasure going out there with Will," Maye said. "I think Will is a great case of somebody who has experienced it all. Experienced the ups and downs, you know, the injury side of it."
Maye's comments come at a time when some have questioned Campbell's role on the team in the future. However, Maye is not part of that group. Instead, he believes that Campbell will continue to be an important player for the Patriots and looks forward to working with him again in the offseason.
"I love Will," Maye concluded. "And I look forward to playing with him for a long time."
While some may have expected Maye to join the chorus of criticism aimed at Campbell, his defense of the left tackle has been a welcome surprise. It's clear that Maye values Campbell as a teammate and is confident in his ability to perform on the field.
Campbell's performance in the Super Bowl LX defeat was far from ideal, with 14 quarterback pressures allowed during the game. However, given what he's been through this season, it's understandable that some may have underestimated him. Maye's praise for Campbell is a reminder that even in the face of adversity, there is always room for growth and improvement.
As the offseason approaches, one thing is clear: Will Campbell will be back on the field next season, and with Drake Maye by his side, he'll be ready to take on whatever challenges come their way.
In a surprising move, Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has jumped to the defense of left tackle Will Campbell, who was widely criticized for his performance in the team's Super Bowl LX defeat. Maye, known for his outspoken personality, has expressed admiration for Campbell and praised him as one of the most resilient players he's ever had the pleasure of playing with.
According to sources, Campbell played through a torn knee ligament this season, which was revealed during a media session on Tuesday. Despite the physical toll it must have taken, Maye believes that Campbell will only get better in the future and is already considering him as one of the team's top players.
"It's a pleasure going out there with Will," Maye said. "I think Will is a great case of somebody who has experienced it all. Experienced the ups and downs, you know, the injury side of it."
Maye's comments come at a time when some have questioned Campbell's role on the team in the future. However, Maye is not part of that group. Instead, he believes that Campbell will continue to be an important player for the Patriots and looks forward to working with him again in the offseason.
"I love Will," Maye concluded. "And I look forward to playing with him for a long time."
While some may have expected Maye to join the chorus of criticism aimed at Campbell, his defense of the left tackle has been a welcome surprise. It's clear that Maye values Campbell as a teammate and is confident in his ability to perform on the field.
Campbell's performance in the Super Bowl LX defeat was far from ideal, with 14 quarterback pressures allowed during the game. However, given what he's been through this season, it's understandable that some may have underestimated him. Maye's praise for Campbell is a reminder that even in the face of adversity, there is always room for growth and improvement.
As the offseason approaches, one thing is clear: Will Campbell will be back on the field next season, and with Drake Maye by his side, he'll be ready to take on whatever challenges come their way.