When it comes to Mike Vrabel and Drake Maye, it might be best to describe it as developing. It’s still a work in progress. Following Wednesday’s Day 1 practice, Maye provided some insight on the relationship. He talked about how Vrabel has gone about leading his quarterback, but also letting him learn by trial and error.

New England Patriots' Drake Maye is entering his second year in the NFL, and new head coach Mike Vrabel gave him a specific challenge to improve on in 2025.

Mike Vrabel is the New England Patriots' third head coach in three years, replacing Jerod Mayo. Players describe Vrabel's coaching style as demanding but respectful, emphasizing accountability and consistency. The Patriots are seeking continuity under ...

FOXBOROUGH — Mike Vrabel has never been one to shy away from speaking his mind. That’s been true since the Patriots coach was still a player. Vrabel was an NFLPA player rep, and ahead of the 2011 NFL lockout, the linebacker ripped into Robert Kraft.

New England Patriots fans have waited for months to see the Mike Vrabel era lift off, and nothing signaled that time arriving more than seeing second-year quarterback Drake Maye take the field for the first time at 2025 training camp on Wednesday.

A packed crowd filling the metal bleachers bordering the west side of the Patriots’ practice fields erupted after Drake Maye’s first official completion of training camp went to Stefon Diggs on a short crossing route in 11-on-11 drills.