Patriots QB Drake Maye Looks to Bounce Back After Super Bowl Loss

Former high school coach sees similarities in Maye's ability to rebound from tough losses

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is determined to bounce back after a tough Super Bowl loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Maye's former high school coach, Scott Chadwick, says this isn't the first time Maye has had to overcome adversity, pointing to a difficult loss in high school that Maye used as motivation to lead his team to victory in the playoffs. Chadwick believes Maye's competitive drive and commitment to improving will help him rebound from the Super Bowl defeat.

Why it matters

Maye's ability to bounce back from tough losses and setbacks has been a consistent part of his football career, dating back to his high school days. As the face of the Patriots franchise, how Maye responds to this Super Bowl defeat will be closely watched, as the team looks to return to the big game and capture the Lombardi Trophy.

The details

In his sophomore year at Myers Park High School in Charlotte, North Carolina, Maye had a disastrous performance against rival Butler High, throwing three interceptions in a 39-22 loss. But a month later, in the state playoffs, Maye led his team to a 33-8 victory over Butler, throwing three touchdowns and completing over 70% of his passes. Chadwick says Maye was "absolutely not going to let his teammates down" in the rematch.

  • In the 2018 homecoming game, Maye threw three first half interceptions in a 39-22 loss to Butler High School.
  • A month later, Myers Park and Butler squared off in the state playoffs, with Maye leading his team to a 33-8 victory.

The players

Drake Maye

The starting quarterback for the New England Patriots, who is determined to bounce back after a tough Super Bowl loss.

Scott Chadwick

Maye's former high school head coach at Myers Park High School in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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What they’re saying

“I'm telling you, he was absolutely not going to let his teammates down that night. And you could definitely see he had a different level of juice at practice that week. He was determined that the seniors, their careers weren't going to end because of him.”

— Scott Chadwick, High School Head Coach (Patriots on SI)

What’s next

The Patriots and Seahawks are scheduled to face off next season, giving Maye a chance to avenge the Super Bowl loss.

The takeaway

Maye's ability to bounce back from tough losses and setbacks has been a consistent part of his football career, dating back to his high school days. As the face of the Patriots franchise, his response to this Super Bowl defeat will be closely watched as the team looks to return to the big game and capture the Lombardi Trophy.