# Mike Vrabel Drake Maye Balance Decisions

> Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and QB Drake Maye discuss balancing quick decisions with avoiding recklessness after Week 2.
- Title: Mike Vrabel Drake Maye Balance Decisions · NBC Sports
- Summary: Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and QB Drake Maye discuss balancing quick decisions with avoiding recklessness after Week 2. Patriots QB Drake Maye faces…
- Keywords: mike vrabel, drake maye, patriots, nfl, quarterback, decisiveness, recklessness, week 2, seahawks, steelers, sports, Mike
- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/mike-vrabel-drake-maye-address-the-balance-between-decisiveness-and-recklessness
- Published: 2026-09-24T10:22:26.538+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mike vrabel, drake maye, patriots, nfl, quarterback, decisiveness, recklessness, week 2, seahawks, steelers, sports
## Patriots coach Mike Vrabel
Vrabel wants to avoid Sunday questions about QB Drake Maye's performance after Week 2 win.
## Drake Maye's Week 1
Maye had three game-killing fourth-quarter interceptions against the Seahawks.
## Drake Maye's Week 2
Maye played cautiously against the Steelers, avoiding big plays.
## Vrabel's response
Vrabel says Maye must be decisive but not force outcomes on every play.
## Maye's instinct
Maye prefers playing instinctively to avoid overthinking.
## Maye's decision-making
Maye trusts his instincts but acknowledges forcing plays can backfire.
## Passer rating drop
Maye's passer rating fell from 113.5 to 63.1 in 2026.
## Upcoming games
Patriots face Jacksonville and Buffalo to improve Maye's play.
## Key takeaway

Patriots QB Drake Maye faces criticism for inconsistent play after Week 1's three interceptions and Week 2's cautious approach, with coach Mike Vrabel emphasizing decisive play without forcing outcomes.