New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye responded to ESPNās Stephen A. Smith calling him a liar after Maye said he didnāt know where Cam Newton worked. After the former NFL MVP called the Patriots āfoolās gold,ā many wanted to see Mayeās reaction.
The second-year quarterback explained he didnāt pay much attention to the external noise, and acknowledged that Newtonās job required him to make takes that entertain fans. Smith didnāt buy Mayeās explanation and called him a liar.
āHeās also a s a liar,ā Smith said. āHeās also a liar. āPardon the Interruptionā is the number one show on ESPN, spanning 20-plus (years). āFirst Takeā is the number one morning show, 13 years and counting. April will be 14 years. Donāt tell me you a athlete and you donāt know that. Donāt tell me you a athlete and you donāt know that Cam Newton aināt on this show. You lying.ā
Drake Maye responds to Stephen A. Smith
Days after Smith attacked and apologized to Maye, the quarterback doubled down on his initial comments, saying that he pays attention to whatās happening inside the Patriots building and nothing else.

QB Drake Maye of the New England Patriots (2025)
āI just worry about what people do in our building and organization, and people that I hold a lot of personal relationships with on their opinions, and value that,ā Maye said. āSo all that outside stuff, it is what it is. Just gotta be careful about what I say, and didnāt try to mean it disrespectfully.ā
The Patriots beat the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 12. They will face the New York Giants on Monday, hoping to improve to 11-2 and continue their momentum in the 2025 season.




