Late in Saturday’s preseason sport at Minnesota, ex-Patriots cornerback turned broadcaster Jason McCourty shared perception into the growing relationship between Drake Maye and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.
In a non-public dialog, Maye instructed McCourty he’s receiving extra suggestions in his helmet than ever earlier than. McDaniels not solely relays play-calls, however gives recommendation on what to search for from defenses and reminders for Maye to share together with his teammates.
“(Van Pelt) didn’t speak in his helmet rather a lot. This yr, Josh McDaniels talks to him as a lot as doable,” McCourty stated. “So him gaining Josh McDaniels’ belief is one thing that — when Josh says one thing, (Maye) can anticipate what’s going to occur. ‘Hey, the security’s wanting like he’s going to come back. Speak (to a teammate) about this.’
“These are the issues that, at the same time as Drake is studying the offense because it’s written on the paper, (it’s) additionally operationally getting used to at least one one other and constructing that relationship on the sector on sport day.”
After the Pats’ 20-12 win, Maye shed extra mild on their pre-snap dynamic when speaking to reporters in Minneapolis.
“Yeah, it’s nice,” he stated. “I believe having — earlier than the 15 seconds goes out — fixed reminders, or a little bit reminder right here or there, it goes a good distance for us as a result of we’re coping with a variety of stuff on the market. And even a reminder within the huddle to say to a receiver, ‘Hey, get your depth.’ Or to an offensive lineman, ‘Hey, be prepared for this.’ One thing like that goes a good distance, and he’s nice at type of giving little tidbits.
“And from there, it’s simply working our communication of what I like listening to, and what (McDaniels) likes giving me earlier than the snap.”
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