New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye suffered a discomfort to his throwing shoulder on Sunday after the AFC Championship win against the Denver Broncos. There were questions looming over his availability for Super Bowl LX on Feb 8. Now, the passer has come forward to address the concerns as Patriots look to clinch their seventh title.

“I’m feeling good,” Maye said on WEEI Afternoons on Tuesday. “We got some extra rest, and really the only thing is from the game.”

Maye shut down the injury rumors, clarifying that he did not suffer any during the AFC Title game. Instead, he explained it was the result of a long grind of 30 straight weeks starting from training camp.

Further on, he also spoke about how it was too soon to tell if his participation in training would be limited as a result of his condition. With rest and preparation, Maye confirmed he’s fully healthy and ready to lead his team against the Seahawks.

“I got some extra rest, and I’m feeling good and ready to go for the Super Bowl,” Maye confirmed.

With concerns put to rest, Maye’s comments should ease any lingering doubts about his status. Moreover, head coach Mike Vrabel also resonated a similar sentiment and claimed that his team was not in the best of their health; however, they got enough to secure a win and bring home the Lombardi Trophy.

“I think that everybody, including Drake, is not 100 percent at this part of the year. We’ll do everything that we can to help our players be prepared and get ready for this game,” Coach Vrabel said on Tuesday.

A win at Santa Clara would be monumental for the first-year head coach, as they would be breaking a long-standing tie of six titles shared with the Pittsburgh Steelers. And the quarterback appears to be ready for the challenge.

Drake Maye reflects on gritty win as Patriots punch Super Bowl ticket

Maye is headed to the Super Bowl at just 23 years and 162 days old after leading the Patriots to a 10-7 win over the Broncos. He now joins the elite company of legendary Dan Marino, who started for the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XIX. He was just 23 years and 127 days old then. As Maye becomes the second-youngest quarterback to do so, he emphasized that the achievement was not about his individual accolade but a result of his team’s efforts.

“Proud of this team, man. We’re going to the Super Bowl,” Maye said at the postgame press conference.

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Maye credited the defense for carrying the Patriots through a difficult first half and responding in the second half despite challenging conditions at Denver.

“And it was a gritty win. And our defense, you know, they stepped up. It was fun to watch,” Maye added while labeling it a gritty effort.

He also elaborated on the footing issues and said that it was manageable when it mattered, including the key late runs. As the weather worsened, Maye revealed that his team understood the assignment. Running the ball, protecting possession, and avoiding mistakes became the priority after halftime. Limiting turnovers helped keep the defense in strong positions, ultimately leading to a low-scoring yet commanding win.

If the Patriots manage to lift the Lombardi Trophy on Feb 8, Maye will surpass the Steelers icon Ben Roethlisberger’s record for being the youngest quarterback to win a Super Bowl. ‘Big Ben’ was just 23 years and 340 days old when he led his team to clinch the Super Bowl XL title. The Pats QB now has the chance to rewrite the script and potentially kickstart a new dynasty with Coach Vrabel at the helm.