Inside the Patriots’ plans to develop Drake Maye and install a new offense

Posted Jun 28, 2024
In addition to learning a voluminous playbook, No. 3 pick Drake Maye must improve his footwork, learn how to read pro defenses, and absorb some of the basic operations needed to play NFL quarterback. The coaches say they aren’t going to rush Maye into the lineup. “It’s a process, and a marathon,” new offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt said. (Boston Globe)

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