Drake and guys already at work

[Triumph]

Drake doesn't HAVE to be checkdown charlie, but it would be great if he could be when we need it.

Maye doesnt have that WR like Brady who got open quick and caught everything.

Welker and Edelman kept the chains moving.

that goal-line series against the Bengals was an abomination. Seven snaps from the 1. Later in the season I remember multiple fans talking about how awful it was that Stafford was getting short-yardage TD passes as if that was a bad thing: that would be like criticizing an NBA player for taking lay-ups.

Teams will really be relentless bringing the pressure this season. McDaniels has a tendency to abandon the run, so I hope that the Pats get a guy who can be a consistent target on 3rd down and in the RZ.

 

[Thelonious]

I hope his shoulder is OK and, related to this, I hope they have done enough to put a decent O-line in front of him. That is far more important than wasting resources on some soon-to-be-an-old-cripple "proven" (i.e. old) WR.

 

[Triumph]

I hope his shoulder is OK and, related to this, I hope they have done enough to put a decent O-line in front of him. That is far more important than wasting resources on some soon-to-be-an-old-cripple "proven" (i.e. old) WR.

Campbell at LT and a oft injured NY Jets LG does nothing to move the needle.

 

[n1997y]

Campbell at LT and an oft injured NY Jets LG does nothing to move the needle.

And so many on here saying the biggest need is a WR1, like that’s going to improve the OL

 

[Triumph]

And so many on here saying the biggest need is a WR1, like that’s going to improve the OL

Many of the wins in 2025 were vs defenses that didn't pressure Maye. That will all change this coming season. All 31 DCs know how to make Maye struggle.

That is why I believe that the Pats coukd very well miss the 2026 post season.

 

[scott99]

Campbell at LT and an oft injured NY Jets LG does nothing to move the needle.

A LOT of ifs and no guarantees. But if we can a healthy Campbell with a 2nd year jump, and a healthy Vera-Tucker, that left side will be above average to good.

 

[Headcase]

Glad Kyle Williams is there surprised no Boutte??

One of the articles said the guys that were their all happened to be in Florida already, this wasn't a big thing that was organized ahead of time.

 

[PatsFanInVa]

I saw something on a possibility of a Boutte trade on YouTube last night.. BS.. you don't trade Boutte guy's a David givens type player and has a great report with Drake..

Yeah but... we traded givens. Also, you mean "rapport"

 

[PatsFanInVa]

A guy on tv talking about the war and said every day the department of war lets the drummer get wicked can we start saying that about defensive guys, like "Ellis just flew in and let the drummer get wicked"??

 

[Real fan 02]

Yeah but... we traded givens. Also, you mean "rapport"

Thank you! Also, you mean we didn't re-sign givens another FA blunder same time as not resigning deon.. givens signed with the titans in 06...

 

[PatsFanInVa]

Thank you! Also, you mean we didn't re-sign givens another FA blunder same time as not resigning deon.. givens signed with the titans in 06...

I thought traded, but what do I know. Tx 4 the fact check. Get Gonzo done!

 

[stcjones]

Nice little read. Good to see Drake is already working with some of his receivers.

Patriots notebook: Drake Maye, WRs spotted throwing at FAU

Here are 10 things from around the Patriots and the NFL this week.

www.espn.com

Who is the white dude with blond hair running routes in the video there…. amazing how effortless may throws the ball a long way… When we beef up the offensive line and he gets more time…..Look out

 

[Patsfan1645]

Who is the white dude with blond hair running routes in the video there…. amazing how effortless may throws the ball a long way… When we beef up the offensive line and he gets more time…..Look out

I'm not sure at first I thought Chism but when I saw the guy closely its not. Perhaps a player from the team whose field it is.

 

[Real fan 02]

I thought traded, but what do I know. Tx 4 the fact check. Get Gonzo done!

Of course! No problem at all brother!! I believe it's inevitable for Gonzo's contract.. he will be extended.. Vrabel's calling the shots...

 

[PatsFanInVa]

Of course! No problem at all brother!! I believe it's inevitable for Gonzo's contract.. he will be extended.. Vrabel's calling the shots...

Will be much happier when that ink has dried.
I think the roster's getting there. I'd hate to see a giant step backwards, and this is sort of Gonzo's apogee. I mean, Gonzo can high-point a ball now...

 

[ctpatsfan77]

Who is the white dude with blond hair running routes in the video there…. amazing how effortless may throws the ball a long way… When we beef up the offensive line and he gets more time…..Look out

That's an FAU guy. Looking at their Instagram account, I believe his name is Easton Messer.

 

[Huckleberry1]

Glad Kyle Williams is there surprised no Boutte??

Maybe, just maybe, he had other plans during his offseason?

 

[Huckleberry1]

One of the things I'm really curious about is if and when Vrabel and MacDaniels turn Maye loose? I have watched numerous pressers with both, as well as sit downs with Vrabel where they insist that Maye always has to follow the play designations and his checkdowns on each one. But do they ever turn him loose, such as in their hurry up offenses? There have been times, e.g... the Baltimore game, where it looked like they just told him to go win it, and he brought them back and they won the game. The reason I wonder about this is because Maye gets quite if bit of crap for holding the ball, but if they are telling him he has to follow their progressions on every play, and each checkdown is covered, then it isn't his fault he's holding onto it. So my question is whether or not he can just hit the guy who he sees coming open, or are they so rigid in holding him to the progressions that he's forced to hold onto the ball because every checkdown is covered?

 

[Real fan 02]

Will be much happier when that ink has dried.
I think the roster's getting there. I'd hate to see a giant step backwards, and this is sort of Gonzo's apogee. I mean, Gonzo can high-point a ball now...

Me too..Inclination is The team probably has already talked numbers.. and Gonzo is likely waiting on Witherspoon to gadge something between he and his contemporaries like Mcduffie.. I believe what happens is the team likely agrees on something before the draft... With an improved pass rush gonzo will have much more opportunities to make plays and get the INTs.

 

[Zuma]

Me too..Inclination is The team probably has already talked numbers.. and Gonzo is likely waiting on Witherspoon to gadge something between he and his contemporaries like Mcduffie.. I believe what happens is the team likely agrees on something before the draft... With an improved pass rush gonzo will have much more opportunities to make plays and get the INTs.

Yes and it's also possible the team will ride it out for the next 3 years with Gonzo on the existing contract with Franchising. Either way works for me,