Patriots minicamp takeaways 2024: Offense struggles during final spring session, but Drake Maye rallies late

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — School is out for the summer. The New England Patriots wrapped up mandatory minicamp on Wednesday and it was a rather lukewarm way to head into the break for the offense in particular. 

This final session was a bit more lax than the opening minicamp practice on Monday, but things did ramp up during competitive drills, which were largely dominated by the defense. Out of the shoot, New England elected to work in a hurry-up two-minute situation that showed there are still some kinks to be worked out within the offense. 

Jacoby Brissett, who remains the presumptive Week 1 starter given by his share of reps, failed to complete his first two passes of the initial 11-on-11 period. He’d then rally to make back-to-back completions, but couldn’t stop the clock or get the play off before time ran out. Rookie Drake Maye came in after Brissett’s turn and the offense didn’t look much better with the third overall pick tossing an interception corner Azizi Hearn. 

The group then transitioned to 7-on-7s, which wasn’t much better. After the Maye pick, Brissett came in and nearly threw an interception of his own, but Isaiah Bolden dropped it. The veteran completed one of his four passes during the session. Maye essentially mimicked that sequence by Brissett, completing just one of his four throws with a near interception as well. 

Midway through practice it looked as if the offense would enter the summer break with a sour taste in their mouths, but Maye did end up rallying during the final stretch of the day. In another 11-on-11s period with the ball sitting at roughly the 5-yard line, Maye and second-year receiver Kayshon Boutte put on a show. The duo connected for three touchdowns on four of Maye’s pass attempts. The final two were fades on each side of the end zone with Maye displaying ideal ball placement and Boutte flashing impeccable timing and concentration. 

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Author : Tyler Sullivan

Publish date : 2024-06-12 19:13:53

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