Drake Maye is expected to take a big jump on the field and in the locker room for the Patriots. The 22-year-old is embracing every challenge along the way.

I think that there is a lot of room to grow. I think there’s a lot of natural leadership qualities. I think I have to encourage him, continue to encourage him," Vrabel said of his quarterback.

At the end of the open practice session, Vrabel had Maye lead sprints for the team. But, these weren't just ordinary sprints. The Patriots' new head coach had the entire offense line up on the goal line with their quarterback in the middle.