FOXBOROUGH – Patriots training camp starts on Wednesday, but that wasn’t soon enough for Drake Maye. That’s why the Patriots quarterback invited several teammates to his home state of North Carolina this summer for some informal practice sessions.

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The New England Patriots have what they hope is a good problem. Second-year quarterback Drake Maye is on the rise. And three-year cornerback Christian Gonzalez is a star. It can create an interesting dynamic, though, as detailed by ESPN's Mike Reiss in his training camp preview.

Maye's rushing ability is a major asset, especially compared to some other young quarterbacks who don't utilize the ground game as much. Maye ranked ninth at QB in rushing yards and first at the position with 7.8 yards per rush (minimum 20 carries), showing the ability to extend plays and salvage fantasy points even when under pressure.

Mike Vrabel never walked into a locker room to maintain the status quo—he walked into one to stir things. The post Mike Vrabel’s Strong Demand for Drake Maye as Patriots QB to Make Major Year 2 Jump appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and his new wife donated all their wedding gifts to local shelters in their hometown. 'Everything that they got, they forwarded it,' radio host and former Patriots quarterback Scott Zolak said of the current NFL star and his wife,