# Super Bowl champ Russell Wilson praises Drake Maye's poise

> Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson calls Drake Maye's poise and accountability key to his success despite tough schedule.
- Title: Super Bowl champ Russell Wilson praises Drake Maye's poise
- Summary: Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson calls Drake Maye's poise and accountability key to his success despite tough schedule. Maye's poise and post-game…
- Keywords: drake maye, russell wilson, new england patriots, nfl, patriots, super bowl, quarterback, drake maye schedule, pittsburgh steelers, jacksonville jaguars, buffalo bills, sports
- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/super-bowl-champion-weighs-in-on-drake-maye
- Published: 2026-09-24T14:06:23+00:00
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- Topics: drake maye, russell wilson, new england patriots, nfl, patriots, super bowl, quarterback, drake maye schedule, pittsburgh steelers, jacksonville jaguars, buffalo bills, sports
## Who is Drake Maye?
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye made the Super Bowl last year despite a drop-off in stats.

> I love his poise. You can't teach poise, that man has it.
## Wilson and Long's take
Russell Wilson and Kyle Long highlight Maye's poise and accountability after games as key strengths.

> You can't teach poise, that man has it.
## Maye's early stats
Maye has one touchdown and four interceptions through two games, half the picks from last year.

> Maye has just one touchdown and four interceptions, half the number of picks he had in the 2025 season.
## Schedule challenge
New England faces tough road games against Jacksonville Jaguars and Buffalo Bills next week.

> Those two teams could be the best two teams in the AFC.
## Wilson's confidence
Russell Wilson says Drake Maye is a baller, showing long-term confidence in his potential.

> I think Drake Maye is a baller.
## Key takeaway

Maye's poise and post-game accountability stand out more than his stats in early games.