# Mike Vrabel Denies Rift With Drake Maye

> Patriots coach Mike Vrabel denies reports of rift with QB Drake Maye after team's 1-2 start.
- Title: Mike Vrabel Denies Rift With Drake Maye · CBS Sports
- Summary: Patriots coach Mike Vrabel denies reports of rift with QB Drake Maye after team's 1-2 start. Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel refutes claims of a strained…
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- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/mike-vrabel-refutes-rift-report-drake-maye
- Published: 2026-09-30T18:13:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mike vrabel, drake maye, new england patriots, nfl, quarterback, patriots, super bowl, sports
## Patriots Start 1-2
The New England Patriots begin the 2026 season with a 1-2 record after a Super Bowl LX run.
## Rift Report Emerges
WEEI's Greg Hill Show reported whispers of a possible rift between Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and quarterback Drake Maye.
## Vrabel's Response
Vrabel denied the rift, stating he chose the Patriots because Drake Maye was their quarterback and he had options for coaching.
## Vrabel's Past Comments
Vrabel previously credited Maye for joining the Patriots, saying he knew what Maye would be and wanted to coach him.
## Maye's Performance
Through three games, Maye leads the NFL in turnovers with 7 and has a league-worst 58.6 passer rating.
## Vrabel's Next Move
Vrabel will address the report again after New England's Week 4 game in Buffalo.
## Key takeaway

Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel refutes claims of a strained relationship with quarterback Drake Maye, emphasizing he joined the team specifically because of Maye.