that New England Patriots They are the latest NFL team to cross the Atlantic to play in England.
At some point after the players arrive in London, they usually come into contact with the international media. Drake Maye creates his work NFL starting debut I spoke with a British reporter earlier this week against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.
During the conversation, Maye suggested that football fans in England should root for the Patriots.
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Drake May #10 of the New England Patriots throws a ball during a New England Patriots OTA offseason workout in Foxboro, Massachusetts, May 29, 2024. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
former north carolina One player who stood out noted the similarity between the name of the region where the Patriots play their home games and the name of the state that hosts NFL games on Sundays.
PATRIOTS owner Robert Kraft has revealed how he learned of Tom Brady’s departure from the team.
“First of all, I think it came with the team name, New England. I think it’s easy for British fans to be attracted to that,” Maye said.
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye passes the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, in Foxboro, Massachusetts. . (AP Photo/Stephen Sen)
The rookie quarterback also pointed out the Patriots’ “pretty sweet” color scheme and expressed optimism about the team’s future.
“Our colors are very sweet and represent different things. From there I am excited for the team and moving forward and there are many great seasons ahead. So please shout out. “You’re already a Patriots fan here, and we’re looking forward to welcoming more fans.”
January 17, 2024; Foxboro, Massachusetts, USA; A New England Patriots helmet lies on a table prior to a press conference at Gillette Stadium. (Eric Canha – USA Today Sports)
According to NFL information, the history of the Patriots franchise dates back to 1959 when the team was founded under the name Boston Patriots. The team was an original member of the now-defunct American Football League.
Boston-based businessman Billy Sullivan Jr. received an expanded franchise in 1959. A panel of Boston-area sportswriters reportedly participated in a naming contest and ultimately preferred the Patriots nickname. Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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The team’s current nickname is a nod to the revolt of American colonists against British rule in the 1770s.
The Patriots enter Sunday’s game with a 1-5 record. The NFL began its international series in 2007. The league has played its matches in London every year except for the 2020 season, when all international matches were moved to stadiums in England. USA Due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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