Drake Maye Sends Clear Message About Patriots OC Josh McDaniels originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Unfortunately for the rest of the AFC, the duo of New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and veteran offensive coordinator is ready to take the league by storm this year.

Drake Maye made another brief appearance for the New England Patriots in Saturday's preseason game against the Vikings in Minnesota.

There’s a problem brewing between the New England Patriots and Drake Maye. Namely, how the rebuilding team is going to protect its would-be franchise quarterback. Early indications are Maye is in for a gruelling time this season. At least based on how many potential sacks he’s taken at training camp and hits he’s been subjected to in preseason.

The New England Patriots have a lot riding on second-year quarterback Drake Maye. Is his preseason performance cause for concern?

McDaniels has been added brainpower on the field for Maye, whose improvement is clear, according to former Patriots Super Bowl champion Jason McCourty. New England's previous OC, Alex Van Pelt, surprisingly didn't offer much in-helmet communication with Maye, at least not to the extent of what McDaniels has brought pre-snap.

QB Drake Maye of the New England Patriots made a critical fumble during the team's first NFL preseason game. Maye is said to be in hot water.

And that’s a wrap. The Patriots effectively closed training camp Tuesday with a highly competitive, shorts-and-shells practice that pitted their starting offense and defense against one another from start to finish.

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye scampered for a touchdown against the Washington Commanders defense.

Drake Maye didn’t get to throw to Efton Chism III during Saturday’s preseason game with the Minnesota Vikings. Joshua Dobbs was the lucky quarterback. But that doesn’t mean Chism, who had six catches on six targets for 71 yards and a touchdown during the 20-12 win over the Vikings, hasn’t made an impression on the Patriots starting quarterback.