Drake Maye shows leadership as Patriots prepare for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 8:13 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Drake Maye is entering his third season with the New England Patriots, building on a strong previous year under offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. After a successful season where he achieved a Pro Bowl selection and a Super Bowl appearance, Maye adapts to changes in the roster, with the departure of Stefon Diggs and the arrival of A.J. Brown. He has been vocal in camp, working to increase chemistry with Brown, who expressed the importance of aligning their playstyles. Maye's growing confidence is noticeable to teammates, including backup quarterback Tommy DeVito, who noted the shift in Maye’s communication and leadership on the field.
- •Maye completed 72% of passes last season, throwing 31 touchdowns.
- •A.J. Brown was acquired to bolster the receiving corps after Diggs' release.
- •Maye hosted receivers for training to build team chemistry.
- •Teammates note Maye's increased vocal presence during practices.
- •Backup quarterback DeVito comments on the team's evolving confidence.
- 8:13 PMYahoo Sports — Drake Maye is being more vocal and it's already paying off as he prepares for Year 3 with Patriots
"Drake Maye played the best football of his young NFL career during his first season working with New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. Maye won’t have his top target from last season after Stefon Diggs was released in March, but the offseason trade for A.J. Brown has imbued Maye — and the offense as a whole — with confidence that it can find another level this season. “That is the best thing about offense, like coach McDaniels (says): ‘It can be anybody any given day,’ and that is what the story was last year,” Maye said.
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