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Patriots quarterback Drake Maye had an up-and-down night vs. the Vikings, and afterward, he gave an honest take on his performance.<\/p>\n

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New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye admitted he has room to grow after an uneven showing in New England\u2019s 20-12 preseason win over the Minnesota Vikings. Despite this, Patriots coaches and teammates remain encouraged by his progress.<\/p>\n

Maye played two series against Minnesota\u2019s second- and third-string defenders and finished 4 of 7 for 46 yards. He was flagged for a delay of the game penalty. Maye also missed high on a pair of throws, including one that should have been intercepted but was dropped by safety Tavierre Thomas.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was a little amped early in the game,\u201d Maye said. \u201cA couple [of] plays I wish I had back.\u201d<\/p>\n

Despite the miscues, Maye rebounded on his second drive. He completed a 20-yard pass to Mack Hollins. Maye also led a nine-play possession that ended with a rushing touchdown. The recovery reflected the poise he had shown earlier in the week during joint practices with Minnesota, where he drew praise from both offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and head coach Mike Vrabel.<\/p>\n

Drake Maye and the Patriots were able to handle the Vikings’ high-pressure defense<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The Patriots staff highlighted Maye\u2019s ability to handle defensive coordinator Brian Flores\u2019 blitz packages without turning the ball over in practice. Vrabel said Maye avoided the panic that can come when young quarterbacks are pressured. McDaniels added that Maye\u2019s work in two-minute and red-zone drills showed significant growth.<\/p>\n

The Patriots’ offensive line, which features two rookies on the left side, remains a work in progress. That contributed to early challenges against Minnesota\u2019s defensive front. But Vrabel said the experience was valuable for Maye in terms of communication and protection calls.<\/p>\n

New England is expected to rest Maye for the remainder of the preseason before turning its focus to the regular-season opener against the Las Vegas Raiders. While the sophomore quarterback showed flashes of his high-end talent, Maye acknowledged that consistency will be key.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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