FOXBORO — Early in coaching camp, Drake Maye had a behavior of opening crew intervals with a move to to the identical receiver.
Stefon Diggs.
Maye focused Diggs regardless of he lined up and regardless of the route he was working simply to seek out for a straightforward completion. Then, Maye usually seemed elsewhere and sometimes returned to his projected No. 1 receiver because the drill progressed.
Naturally, as a second-year quarterback working with a four-time Professional Bowl wideout who needs the ball, Maye would possibly really feel strain to try this once more as soon as the video games start. However not so quick.
Maye stated after Monday’s apply he doesn’t really feel any strain to drive feed Diggs come Week 1.
“I wouldn’t say (it’s) strain,” Maye stated this week. “I believe (Diggs) is aware of the performs, and I all the time attempt to inform the fellows, ‘Hey, if you happen to’re seeing one thing, hey, give me one thing on the sideline.’ Or one thing like that. However I’m going to attempt to throw to the fellows which might be open. If (Diggs)’s open lots, then he’ll get the ball lots.”
Like Diggs, Maye has been studying a brand new offense this summer season beneath Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. Traditionally, McDaniels’ offenses have unfold the ball round as an alternative of funneling passes to a high goal. Whereas Diggs has but to take the sector with Maye in a recreation, the younger quarterback is loads aware of his skills and resume after being teammates now for a number of months.
“Shoot, he’s an exceptional participant,” Maye stated.” What he can do, how a lot ball he’s performed and what number of performs he’s made, (I) simply attempt to give him the soccer. Whether or not it’s additional work with him, additional work at apply or within the movie room or attempting to be on the identical web page. I believe as soon as he’s bought one-on-one matchups, or he feels zone – he is aware of protection rather well — I believe he can do a whole lot of issues properly.”
