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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. \u2014 New England Patriots quarterback Josh Dobbs has yet to officially practice on the fields adjacent to Gillette Stadium alongside his teammate, Drake Maye.<\/p>\n

However, the Pats free-agent acquisition has already become well-versed in Maye\u2019s work ethic, enthusiasm and ability to be a great teammate during the initial phases of New England\u2019s offseason workout program.<\/p>\n

\u201cDrake\u2019s been awesome,\u201d Dobbs told reporters on Tuesday. \u201dThe kid loves football. It\u2019s really good to be around that every morning \u2026 coming in, high spirit. And just being able to both grow and learn together.”<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s been a great dynamic, and we\u2019re going to enjoy working together.\u201d<\/p>\n

Shortly after the start of the league year in March, the Patriots signed Dobbs to a two-year deal worth $8 million, which features $3.8 million fully guaranteed. Initially believed to be in contention for the Pats\u2019 backup quarterback spot, Dobbs apparently secured the job in the wake of the team\u2019s April 3rd trade of second-year field director Joe Milton, III to the Dallas Cowboys.<\/p>\n

Though relationships between starter and backup can often become contentious, the Patriots are fortunate that Dobbs is both clear on his role, and eager to accept his mission.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI\u2019ve been in different quarterback rooms throughout my career,\u201d Dobbs said. \u201cWhen you have guys all working towards the same mission, that\u2019s when it happens. From my role, it\u2019s ensuring that we\u2019re in the offense together \u2026 that Drake feels comfortable and can go out there and play at a high level.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dobbs joined the NFL as the Pittsburgh Steelers fourth-round selection (pick 135 overall) in the 2017 NFL Draft. Throughout his eight seasons, the Alpharetta, Georgia native has appeared in 23 games, making 15 starts.<\/p>\n

In addition to the Steelers, Dobbs has spent time with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Tennessee Titans \u2014 where he played under current Patriots coach Mike Vrabel \u2014 Arizona Cardinals and Minnesota Vikings. Last season, Dobbs handled 81 snaps on offense for the\u00a0 San Francisco 49ers.<\/p>\n

Throughout his career, Dobbs has completed 344-of-549 passes for 3,281 yards with 17 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. The 6\u20193\u201d 220-pound quarterback has also added 520 yards and eight rushing scores. Though making significant additions to those totals this season would likely mean added macro-level problems for the Patriots, Dobbs is content to take his cues from Maye while preparing to lead his team at a moment\u2019s notice.<\/p>\n

Their mission is simple; to work together, play their position at the highest possible level, and ultimately to win.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re just trying to be the best quarterbacks we can be on a daily basis,\u201d Dobbs declared. \u201cFrom our leadership, from how we handle ourselves in the locker room, to our preparation, and how we perform and compete on the field \u2026 no matter who\u2019s in there.”<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s what makes a healthy room \u2026 and that makes a hell of a team,\u201d he added. \u201cI think coach Vrabel has done a great job of establishing that culture and identity.\u201d<\/p>\n

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