New England Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas had high praise for rookie quarterback Drake Maye, as the Patriots fell to the Houston Texans by a 41-21 margin on Sunday.
The North Carolina product had a strong day, throwing for 243 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. He also led the team in rushing yards, carrying the ball five times for 38 yards.
Douglas had a big part in the rookie quarterback’s success as well. He recorded six catches for 92 yards and his first NFL touchdown. The 35-yard touchdown score was his longest catch of the day.
“He’s got that swag… I’ll run through a wall for him,” Douglas said, via MassLive’s Mark Daniels. “…He had that confidence and was never down… He gave us confidence.”
Demario Douglas on Drake Maye: “He had that confidence and was never down… He gave us confidence.”
— Mark Daniels (@ByMarkDaniels) October 13, 2024
Those are certainly strong endorsements for the rookie, as he looks to take command of the Patriots’ offense.
Douglas has been finding his groove over the last couple of weeks. One has to wonder if making Maye the starting quarterback will benefit him as well.
