Drake Maye had a classy message for Bo Nix following the news that the Denver Broncos quarterback had suffered a season-ending ankle injury.
The New England Patriots quarterback was asked about Nix during a press conference ahead of his team’s AFC Championship Game against the Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. With Nix out of the lineup due to a fractured right ankle, Maye had nothing but good things to say about his draft classmate.
“I trained with Bo before in the pre-draft,” Maye said. “I got to know him well, him and his family, his wife. First off, they’re just great people, great Christians. … Obviously, the news, it was heartbreaking. For what a player he is, guy he is. Just know, we’re praying for Bo. I know he’s going to bounce back. He’s a great player in this league.”
The North Carolina alum added that he’s been looking forward to a rematch with Nix after the Oregon product got the better of him during their lone face-off in college. The Patriots and Broncos have yet to match up since the pair entered the league last season.
Oregon just barely edged out North Carolina 28-27 in the 2022 Holiday Bowl. Maye went 18/35 for 206 yards with 3 touchdowns in the contest, but was outdone by Nix and his more accurate 23/30 passing clip for 205 yards with 2 touchdowns and an interception.
Maye will have to wait a bit longer for his shot at revenge against Nix. For now, all Nix can do is watch from the sidelines as the Broncos and Patriots clash for a shot at making the Super Bowl.
