Patriots safety cites Drake Maye’s 2024 play as defining moment

During the 2024 season, New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye made a memorable scramble against the Tennessee Titans, running for 11.82 seconds before delivering a game‑tying touchdown pass to Rhamondre Stevenson. Former Titans safety Mike Brown, now a Patriots safety, said his former teammates in Tennessee “talked about that play all the time” and that the play highlighted Maye’s leadership and work ethic. Brown, who signed with New England this offseason, highlighted the team’s “hard‑working, smart, physical” culture and the familiarity with head coach Mike Vrabel as key reasons for joining. Fellow former Titan Kevin Byard echoed the sentiment, noting that the Patriots’ winning culture and the familiar environment were major factors in his decision to sign. Both players’ comments underscore how a single rookie‑year play has become part of the Patriots’ recruiting narrative.