BOSTON (WHDH) - Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has cemented his impact both on and off the football field this season. In addition to being an MVP candidate in just his second season, he has also teamed up with Boston-based nonprofit Best Buddies.
Best Buddies helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities find jobs and lead full lives.
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Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is following in the footsteps of Tom Brady, far beyond just the football field. Maye has taken over the reins from Brady as an ambassador for Best Buddies, an international organization that supports countless individuals with intellectual disabilities across New England.