{"id":87918,"date":"2025-09-04T08:32:13","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T08:32:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=87918"},"modified":"2025-09-04T08:32:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T08:32:13","slug":"patriots-qb-drake-maye-reveals-plan-for-raiders-maxx-crosby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=87918","title":{"rendered":"Patriots QB Drake Maye Reveals Plan for Raiders&#8217; Maxx Crosby"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"post-featured-container-id\">\n<div id=\"post-featured\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/drake-maye-new-england-patriots.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 95vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/drake-maye-new-england-patriots.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/drake-maye-new-england-patriots.jpg?quality=15&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/drake-maye-new-england-patriots.jpg?quality=35&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1350 1350w\" alt=\"Patriots QB Drake Maye Reveals Plan for Raiders' Maxx Crosby\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>Getty<\/p>\n<p>(Photo by David Berding\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The New England Patriots will have their hands <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">full<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> in Week 1 with Las Vegas Raiders star Maxx Crosby leading the charge. Rookie offensive tackle Will Campbell could face a tough test if he ends up lining up against Crosby.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Crosby will constantly threaten the New England offensive front, and keeping Drake Maye upright will be a top priority for the team. Moreover, the Patriots\u2019 young signal caller also has his way of ensuring that he isn\u2019t taking hits from Crosby. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For the Patriots to keep Las Vegas\u2019 disruptive edge rusher in check, Maye understands he\u2019ll need sharp decision-making, with quick releases a top focus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cNo doubt, I think it starts with me getting the ball out on time,\u201d Maye said after practice on September 3 (h\/t <\/span>Boston Herald <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">). \u201cNot holding it. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Knowing<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> don\u2019t bypass the first guy I see open <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">trying<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to hunt a deeper one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cThe running backs can help in the protection. I think little things like that, and I think scheme. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">I think <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">me<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> just getting us in the right plays and knowing when he\u2019s 1-on-1 and <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">knowing<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> when we have help <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">to him<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> And from there, just follow our keys.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Drake Maye Has Inside Information on Maxx Crosby<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Former Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels is the Patriots\u2019 offensive coordinator. As a result, there\u2019s no doubt that McDaniels is giving inside tips to Maye on how to ensure Crosby doesn\u2019t wreck their offense in Week 1. During McDaniels\u2019 two seasons with the Raiders, Crosby tallied 12.5 and 14.5 sacks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After ranking 29th in sacks allowed per pass attempt last season, the New England offensive line will need to give Maye much better protection. The Patriots enter the 2025 season with four new starters up front, highlighted by Campbell and third-round guard Jared Wilson.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It will be interesting to see if having any inside tips on Crosby benefits the Patriots\u2019 offense. However, if the offensive line struggles like <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">they<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> did last season, it could be a long afternoon for Maye. <\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Mike Vrabel Talks Containing Raiders Star<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">McDaniels isn\u2019t alone in figuring out how to contain the Raiders\u2019 standout pass rusher. <\/span>Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel told WEEI <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> on September 2 that keeping Maxx Crosby under control will require a team-wide effort, noting that the Raiders\u2019 star can line up anywhere on the field.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cIt\u2019s going to be with all of them,\u201d Vrabel said. \u201cAnd then Maxx can line up wherever he wants, or they can put him wherever they want. So I think it has to be for everybody blocking them. He has a\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">certain<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0play style. I think if you drop your head,\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">he\u2019s going to<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0jump around. And if you\u2019re over-aggressive,\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">he\u2019s going to<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0try to make you miss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cI think just a certain play style of just making sure we\u2019re not overextended to where\u2014again, he has a very unique play style where he\u2019ll jab and jump around, and he uses his length and athleticism as opposed to, let\u2019s say, maybe more of a power player. Not that he can\u2019t do that, but again, he makes his money with instinctiveness and jumping under. If you overreach him, he\u2019s coming under and he\u2019s getting in the backfield.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Eduardo Razo Eduardo Razo is a sports journalist covering the NFL for Heavy.com. He previously covered the league for NBC Sports Washington and NBC Sports Bay Area &amp; California, and has contributed as a freelance writer for The Sporting News. He also served as an editor for Athlon Sports and Heavy Sports focusing on MLB and the NFL. 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