Maye arrested for DUI over winter: report
Jets safety Marcus Maye was arrested for driving under the influence in Broward County, Florida earlier this year, court records show. The court records, dating back to February, were first reported by ESPN on Monday.
The Jets would not comment to ESPN, while Maye’s agent said that “We are confident it will be positively resolved. We look forward to Marcus getting back on the field soon.”
It’s unclear if the Jets knew about the arrest before Monday.
Maye, one of the Jets’ best players, is playing on the $10 million franchise tag. He was voted team MVP by his teammates last season and is currently out with an ankle injury.
Maye pleaded not guilty to four charges, according to the court documents. He was charged with DUI, DUI property damage/injury, careless driving and leaving the scene of a crash.
Police allege that Maye was involved in a “hit and run” with a black Volvo on February 22. The driver of the Volvo has filed a civil suit against Maye, according to Broward County court records.
The criminal case is ongoing and the next hearing is scheduled for Oct. 20.
WILSON STRUTS STUFF
At some point between the first and second halves of Sunday’s Jets game Zach Wilson just flipped a switch.
Wilson made throws that at least half of the NFL’s quarterbacks can’t make. And most importantly, he flashed elite level talent in the second half.
The Jets scored their first, first-half touchdown of the season against the Titans, but Wilson had a slow first half as he went 7-for-12 with 65 yards and one interception.
Then he seemed to black out after the first half. Wilson went 14-of-22 with 232 yards, two touchdowns and a passer rating of 129.36. It was the best performance of Wilson’s young career.
Wilson’s best highlights of that second half included a pass to Corey Davis for a touchdown and another to Keelan Cole for a gigantic gain.
The main key for the Jets this season isn’t just winning, it’s the development of Wilson and getting him to flash the talent that made him the No. 2 overall pick.
After Sunday, there should be zero questions about Wilson’s talent.
BETTER AGAINST FOUR
One issue Wilson was struggling with was when defenses only sent four pass rushers. There were moments when he would hold the ball, which got him into trouble. Other times the offensive line or the receivers didn’t do their part to help him out.
In Week 2, when the Broncos rushed four, Wilson struggled. He went 3-for-12 with 107 yards, two picks and was sacked four times.
Sunday, it was a vastly different story. When the Titans rushed four, Zach Wilson went 13-for-16 with 202 yards, one touchdown, a passer rating of 139.6 and was sacked once.
The Titans rushed four on 48.6% of Wilson’s dropbacks and the offensive line allowed only three pressures in those situations, along with the sack.
Translation: Wilson was being decisive with his reads and getting the ball out. The receivers were also getting open to create throwing windows for Wilson.
Then when it was time for the big plays down the field, Wilson made them happen. The offense scored a season-high 27 points mostly because of Wilson’s effectiveness when the Titans rushed four.
We call that growth.
RECEIVERS STEPPED UP
Coming into the season the Jets receiver group had hype.
Davis was supposed to be the Jets No.1. Elijah Moore was going to be a dynamic playmaker. Cole provided good depth. Jamison Crowder was supposed to be the security blanket.
Through the first three games, however, the results were meh. Davis had a strong Week 1, but was almost invisible the next two games. Moore and Wilson weren’t connecting down the field like they did in training camp. There were times when Moore was open, but Wilson didn’t find him.
Then Moore suffered a concussion that caused him to miss Week 4. Crowder missed the first three games with COVID-19 and a groin injury. And Cole didn’t do much after missing Week 1 with a knee injury.
Against the Titans, the group exploded for an outstanding performance as they elevated Wilson.
Davis had four receptions for 111 yards with a touchdown and completed clutch catches. Crowder had seven catches for 61 yards and a touchdown. Cole had three catches for 92 yards.
At this stage in Wilson’s infant career, the receiver corps has to continue to show up every week like it did Sunday at MetLife.