Drake Maye Doubles Down on Mike Vrabel Support After Bombshell Dianna Russini Boat Reveal

Drake Maye, Mike Vrabel
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NEED TO KNOW

• Drake Maye is supporting his coach, Mike Vrabel
• The Patriots quarterback's show of support comes amid a new report alleging Vrabel and Dianna Russini rented a boat together during her pregnancy
• Maye said the photo scandal is not a distraction

Embattled New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel continues to have the support of his players.

Speaking to the Associated Press on Wednesday, May 6, Patriots quarterback Drake Maye hit back against the notion that the ongoing photo scandal involving Vrabel, 50, and sports reporter Dianna Russini is a distraction.

"I mean, he's our head coach,” Maye, 23, told the AP. “I think he's done a great job of talking to us and talking us through it. I'm just looking forward to getting back to work and getting ready." 

He continued, "I think that'll take care of itself. I know he's got the right mindset, and I know he's a great human being. I think he's . . . like I said, I love playing for him."

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