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Drake Maye Doesn't Drink, Goes to Bed By 10 & Skips Barbell Bench. The Habits Behind His NFL Rise Video

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Drake Maye sits down with us for a rare look inside the habits behind his NFL rise as he enters one of the most important seasons of his career. The Patriots QB and new Men’s Health cover star opens up about the training, recovery, and lifestyle choices—from avoiding alcohol to early bedtimes— shaping the next phase of what he hopes to be a 15-year career. In this episode:

His training nonnegotiables: How Maye is adding size, protecting his shoulder, and staying mobile (01:43)

Why he rarely drinks: The social pressure, family influence, and performance mindset behind his choice (19:27)

Going to bed by 10: How marriage changed his sleep, diet, routine, and recovery (24:34)

Why he skips barbell bench: Why Maye avoids the lift most guys chase—and what he does instead (32:56)

Sustaining Patriots success: Why Maye says doing it once is easier than doing it year after year (39:20)

Training for 15 years: How Maye is building habits now for a long NFL career (40:09)

Learning from Tom Brady: Maye's thoughts on the Patriots' longest-tenured quarterback (45:57)

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