Patriots' Champion is not a fan of Drake Maye maybe winning MVP this season

Going into Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season, New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is in the middle of the MVP conversation, and he's only in Year 2. There was a lot of optimism that he would have a second-year jump, which many quarterbacks are expected to make, but nobody imagined he would soar to the heights he has already reached.

He has helped lead the Patriots to an 11-2 record, with 10 wins in a row, and not only at the top of the AFC East but also of the conference. That has him competing against Rams QB Matthew Stafford, a 17-year veteran, for the coveted league award, which has excited Patriots fans immensely.

But that doesn't mean everyone wants Maye to win MVP right now, even if that would be an impressive feat for the 23-year-old to accomplish.

Is there a chance that Drake Maye winning MVP could be a bad thing for the Patriots?

That's the feeling from Patriots' legendary center, David Andrews, who showed his superstitious side while discussing the potential for Maye to win MVP already.

Although he would, of course, be happy for the quarterback if he does win, the former player with vast experience in the NFL can't shake the thought of it being a possible curse against him and the Patriots', especially as the postseason comes into focus and talks of reaching the Super Bowl continue to heighten.

For all the superstitious fans out there, this is like preaching to the choir. While many others might not understand it, there is a lot of superstition in sports, and athletes, especially, live by it with every move they make.

We've seen how players or teams can be jinxed, and it seems Andrews is concerned that this could be the case if Maye wins MVP. It's certainly valid, but also hard to argue against him winning, especially at this point in his career.

He's also right that fans, and even the team, would not be happy if he doesn't win, particularly if he continues to play at the level he has through 13 games. But he's also right that could be a motivating factor to help the team accomplish way more than anyone could have predicted.

The idea of adding bulletin board material is solid, and we've seen the Patriots thrive when they're doubted or overlooked throughout the dynasty, which could return this year if Maye is considered a runner-up.

That might be especially true with Mike Vrabel as the head coach, who was on the Patriots for the early success of the dynasty and experienced the doubt firsthand.

We'll have to see what happens, but Andrews has a fair point, even if many won't agree with him.