New England Patriots fans have waited for months to see the Mike Vrabel era lift off, and nothing signaled that time arriving more than seeing second-year quarterback Drake Maye take the field for the first time at 2025 training camp on Wednesday.

When it comes to Mike Vrabel and Drake Maye, it might be best to describe it as developing. It’s still a work in progress. Following Wednesday’s Day 1 practice, Maye provided some insight on the relationship. He talked about how Vrabel has gone about leading his quarterback, but also letting him learn by trial and error.

After largely giving off a cheerful vibe during his post-practice interview, second-year quarterback Drake Maye was asked what most excites him about this upcoming season. To that, his intensity seemed to,