For many who had their Tremendous Bowl desires dashed by the Patriots previously, there are some uneasy similarities with how Vrabel and Maye have emulated the Brady and Belichick axis.
At simply 23, Maye might turn into the youngest quarterback to win the Tremendous Bowl so he is youthful than Brady was, however each have made the large sport of their second season.
Maye is simply the third quarterback to make the Tremendous Bowl after producing below 17 factors on offence in a number of play-off video games – Brady’s 2001 Pats offence did not put 17 on the board in all three video games.
Climate performed a component in all three play-off video games however Vrabel’s defence was nonetheless wonderful and coming by means of such tight encounters like that within the post-season is strictly how Brady and Belichick made their names.
In truth, New England’s win over Denver was simply the fourth time since 2001 {that a} quarterback generated 14 factors or fewer on offence and nonetheless received a Championship sport or Tremendous Bowl – Brady was a part of the opposite three.
Maye spreads the ball out like Brady used to, with 9 gamers this season having a minimum of 200 receiving yards, and sometimes pops up with the essential play on the essential time, albeit extra together with his legs than his arm.
Of Maye’s 16 runs within the play-offs, 12 have gone for a landing or first down – Brady had the identical form of magic in his arm to steer his crew’s to glory.
So a troublesome, defensive coach, a proficient, targeted quarterback comfortable to win any means attainable, some key drafting and skilled free agent pick-ups have resulted in a crew in a position to blow groups away or grind out powerful play-off wins dwelling and away.
That certain sounds acquainted, and it is going to be a well-known sight in Santa Clara because the Patriots could have appeared in 20% of all Tremendous Bowls come Sunday – and the priority for the remainder of the NFL is that this might be simply the beginning.
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