Patriots QB Drake Maye Delivers High Praise for Jalen Hurts

For context, the New England Patriots hosted the Philadelphia Eagles for the second straight day of joint practice on Thursday.

Key points

• After the session, Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and Eagles signal caller Jalen Hurts met on the field for what appeared to be a friendly discussion.
• Rooting for him, Maye remarked of Hurts, via NFL insider John Clark of NBC.
• The Patriots and Eagles will face off in a preseason matchup at 7 p.m.
• "I think Drake has had a lot of success already, so I don't know what my advice would do, " Hurts remarked.
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Maye was asked regarding this interaction with Hurts after practice. In his response, the reigning MVP runner-up heaped some serious praise on the veteran QB.

"I'm a major fan of his game. Rooting for him, " Maye remarked of Hurts, via NFL insider John Clark of NBC. "I informed him back when I was committed to Alabama, he was one of the quarterbacks I was watching play there. He is a Super Bowl champ. That speaks for itself." Hurts and Maye clearly share a great accord of mutual respect. Hurts delivered a similar message regarding Maye after Wednesday's practice session.

"I think Drake has had a lot of success already, so I don't know what my advice would do, " Hurts remarked. "I just think he needs to continue the progression that he's on. I mean, he's already accomplished so plenty of great things in a short time and I expect more great things to come for him."

For context, the Patriots and Eagles will face off in a preseason matchup at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday.

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