His rookie teammate, TreVeyon Henderson, returned the opening kickoff of the Pats’ preseason opener 100 yards for a touchdown in just 12 seconds. That sparked an eventual 48-18 win for the Pats, but the extra time it gave Maye didn’t settle him down any.

It’s no secret that many people outside the confines of New England are not exactly the big fans of Tom Brady and the Patriots dynasty he led for years. With the GOAT being honored at Gillette Stadium with a 12-foot bronze statue, Patriots fans are thrilled. But NBC10 Boston wanted to hear what some rival fans thought. Goldie Vanzandt and her brother, Johnny Willis, were flying into Logan Airport from Atlanta for the weekend. “I’m a Falcons fan,” she grimaced when we asked her what she thought about the new statue. “So there you go.” “If it wasn’t for him, you might not have one,” said Willis. “Give the man whatever he wants.” We tracked down Buffalo fans who were arriving at Terminal C, where there is a line of championship banners flying overhead. Maddie Zing was looking for her bags after touching down from Buffalo when we asked her about the Brady statue. “We need a Josh Allen one,” she said. What does she think of Brady? “I want to see him in a trash can,” she joked. “Sorry. Sorry, Tom Brady.” Zing admitted that even as a longtime Bills fan, she respects the legendary quarterback. “The Patriots have a great dynasty, honestly,” she said. “I wish we had one in Buffalo. But you guys are an awesome team … I can’t even be mad, I’m happy for Boston.” Tim McClatchy flew in from Philadelphia for a wedding. He was very to the point, calling him “overrated.” “He’s lost two Super Bowls to essentially backup quarterbacks,” he said with a smile. “I think he gets a little overhyped.” McClatchy added, “I’m just kidding, he’s the GOAT.” Buffalo Mayor Christopher Scanlon even chimed in when NBC10 Boston reached out. “Tom Brady’s performance during his career, including seven Super Bowl titles, numerous MVP awards, and countless records solidifies his status as one of the greatest players in NFL history,” Scanlon wrote in a statement. “However, as fans acknowledge Brady’s legacy today in Boston, we in the City of Buffalo also look forward in the future to recognizing our own quarterback, MVP Josh Allen.” Scanlon expressed hope that Allen will go down in history, as well. “I am confident that, in time, we will honor Josh’s contributions in a way that reflects his accomplishments and the pride he brings to our city,” he continued. More on the Patriots and Tom Brady Patriots Preseason 7 hours ago Patriots-Commanders recap: Henderson, Chism shine on Brady statue night Tom Brady 17 hours ago 12-foot Tom Brady statue unveiled at Gillette Stadium New England Patriots 1 hour ago Tom Brady uses statue speech to unleash comedy routine at Gillette Stadium

It was an up-and-down preseason opener for Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, who had a fumble and a rushing touchdown against the Commanders.