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New England Patriots\u2019 Drake Maye is still finding his footing during his third season with the team but that hasn\u2019t doused his outspoken faith. Maye joined WEEI\u2019s Rich and Ken with Ted Johnson<\/em> after the team came back to beat the Miami Dolphins 24-19 when a caller asked about his favorite Bible verse. Maye was quick to respond that his favorite verse is Proverbs 16:9. \u201c\u2019The heart of a man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps,\u2019\u201d quoted Maye. He spoke about what the verse means to him. \u201cI think it’s just so much in life — we’re kind of trying to plan and trying to see things and pray for things and trying to see things in our life to happen. And really, it’s the Lord doing the work and just trusting in Him and trusting in His plan.\u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a poignant verse as the Patriots struggle for a playoff spot. The season has been marred by injuries. The team\u2019s starting guards are on injured reserve, and both tackles have played injured off and on this season. During the game after the team faced Miami, the team\u2019s backup guard Ben Brown went down with an injury. The Patriots lost that game, which was against the Packers, 45-27, bringing their season to 5-4.<\/p>\n

Despite that loss, Maye still remained optimistic with a message for his teammates \u201cKeep battling. Those guys are doing lots of good things,\u201d he said<\/a> in another interview with the podcast. \u201cI think it starts with us, with the run game. If we get the run game going, it makes it easier for everybody. They want to run the football, and every O-lineman does. So those guys, keep battling.\u201d He also noted what he can be doing to improve the team\u2019s offense. \u201cThey\u2019re doing a great job, and we\u2019ll clean some things up communication-wise, get on the same page. I can do a better job of owning it and operating it, and for them to step up in there, they\u2019re all battling injuries, some tough football. Respect to them, let them know I appreciate them,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Maye\u2019s faith has remained a staple of his professional career. When his team was in the Super Bowl last year, he focused on his faith rather than the prestige of the game. \u201cI\u2019m a follower of Jesus Christ,\u201d he said before the big game. \u201cIt\u2019s the biggest thing in my life.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

New England Patriots\u2019 Drake Maye is still finding his footing during his third season with the team but that hasn\u2019t doused his outspoken faith. Maye joined WEEI\u2019s Rich and Ken with Ted Johnson after the team came back to beat the Miami Dolphins 24-19 when a caller asked about his favorite Bible verse. 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