On Wednesday, Patriots coach Mike Vrabel voiced some concern over his quarterback protecting himself, as well as the football. Maye indicated that point was being stressed.

For years in New England, a Josh-McDaniels-run offense meant a quarterback under center, drop-back passing, option routes and a downhill rushing attack. But that was with Tom Brady at quarterback, and now it appears McDaniels,

Maye and new offensive coordinator, Josh McDaniels, have been side-by-side every day of camp as Maye tries to soak in all the knowledge of a coach who has done plenty of winning in New England.