Patriots' Drake Maye shares best advice Tom Brady has given himJacob Camenker, USA TODAYTue, February 3, 2026 at 2:32 AM UTC·1 min readDrake Maye is looking to join Tom Brady as the only quarterbacks to ever lead the New England Patriots to a Super Bowl victory.
As Maye prepares to do that, some of the guidance the legendary quarterback has given him over his career has been rattling around in his brain.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMaye was asked at Super Bowl opening night about the best advice he had received from Brady.
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye speaks to the media during Opening Night for Super Bowl LX at San Jose Convention Center.
The New England Patriots players and team owner Robert Kraft, during Opening Night for Super Bowl LX at San Jose Convention Center.
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs speaks to media during Opening Night for Super Bowl LX at San Jose Convention Center.
A detailed view of the Super Bowl LX logo during Opening Night at San Jose McEnery Convention Center on Feb. 2, 2026 in San Jose, Calif.
New England Patriots linebacker Harold Landry III speaks to media during Opening Night for Super Bowl LX at San Jose Convention Center.
The New England Patriots cheerleaders perform during Opening Night for Super Bowl LX at San Jose Convention Center.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks to the media at San Jose Convention Center.
General view of signage before a press conference for NFL commissioner Roger Goodell at San Jose Convention Center on Feb. 2, 2026 in San Jose, Calif.
The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots helmets are displayed with the Vince Lombardi Trophy before a press conference for NFL commissioner Roger Goodell at San Jose Convention Center.1 / 9Patriots and Seahawks take center stage on Super Bowl 60 Opening Night
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye speaks to the media during Opening Night for Super Bowl LX at San Jose Convention Center.
1 / 9Patriots and Seahawks take center stage on Super Bowl 60 Opening Night
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye speaks to the media during Opening Night for Super Bowl LX at San Jose Convention Center.
2 / 9Patriots and Seahawks take center stage on Super Bowl 60 Opening Night
The New England Patriots players and team owner Robert Kraft, during Opening Night for Super Bowl LX at San Jose Convention Center.3 / 9Patriots and Seahawks take center stage on Super Bowl 60 Opening Night
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs speaks to media during Opening Night for Super Bowl LX at San Jose Convention Center.4 / 9Patriots and Seahawks take center stage on Super Bowl 60 Opening Night
A detailed view of the Super Bowl LX logo during Opening Night at San Jose McEnery Convention Center on Feb. 2, 2026 in San Jose, Calif.5 / 9Patriots and Seahawks take center stage on Super Bowl 60 Opening Night
New England Patriots linebacker Harold Landry III speaks to media during Opening Night for Super Bowl LX at San Jose Convention Center.6 / 9Patriots and Seahawks take center stage on Super Bowl 60 Opening Night
The New England Patriots cheerleaders perform during Opening Night for Super Bowl LX at San Jose Convention Center.7 / 9Patriots and Seahawks take center stage on Super Bowl 60 Opening Night
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks to the media at San Jose Convention Center.8 / 9Patriots and Seahawks take center stage on Super Bowl 60 Opening Night
General view of signage before a press conference for NFL commissioner Roger Goodell at San Jose Convention Center on Feb. 2, 2026 in San Jose, Calif.9 / 9Patriots and Seahawks take center stage on Super Bowl 60 Opening Night
The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots helmets are displayed with the Vince Lombardi Trophy before a press conference for NFL commissioner Roger Goodell at San Jose Convention Center."I've met Tom a few times, and one of the best things he said is there's no shortcuts to it," Maye told reporters. "There's no shortcuts to putting in the work. The proof's in the pudding."
"Knowing that the shortcuts that people can try to take – it's not worth it," he added. "Get the most out of what you put into it. He's been great at that and he obviously showed that throughout his career."
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