Drake Maye sees Philip Rivers’ comeback as ‘superior,’ hopes to play at 44
FOXBORO — Drake Maye knew that Philip Rivers might nonetheless sling the rock even earlier than the 44-year-old quarterback made his return to soccer this week with the Colts.
Maye labored out with Rivers earlier than the 2024 NFL Draft. Rivers has been retired since 2020 and made his comeback this week after Colts beginning quarterback Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending torn Achilles.
“I believe it’s superior. I believe it’s fairly cool. After we have been down there — I did draft coaching in Cell, and he lives round there someplace — I believe the largest factor is he nonetheless throws it good. That was two springs in the past. He was slinging it good. So, what a quarterback, what a competitor. He’s the last word competitor. And I’m certain he is aware of the offense nicely, and I’m certain nonetheless slings in nice. Noticed slightly little bit of his press convention. That was fairly humorous. Appeared like an important man after I was round. He’s been nice to me. So, it’s fairly cool, one thing like that, no matter occurs there. But it surely’s
fairly candy.”
Rivers formally signed to the Colts’ apply squad Wednesday. He’s additionally on a semi-finalist for the Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame. If Rivers indicators to the Colts’ 53-man roster, then he must wait 5 extra years for enshrinement.
Maye was requested if he’s nonetheless going to be taking part in when he’s 44 years outdated.
“Shoot, if I’m shifting round slightly bit nonetheless, I hope so,” Maye stated. “I’ll play so long as I can.”
Patriots followers would most likely take that after seeing the group’s lack of success within the post-Brady, pre-Maye period. If Maye performs till he’s 44, that will imply he’s nonetheless suiting up within the yr 2046.
The Colts are 8-5 and at the moment out of the playoff image. Their backup, Anthony Richardson, is on injured reserve with an orbital fracture. Third-stringer Riley Leonard is coping with a knee damage.
