Drake Maye faced a rough day as the Patriots continued their summer grind, with yesterday's practice highlighted by seven sacks on his first 18 dropbacks and two late interceptions that Phil Perry labeled as throws Maye would want back. Today, Maye looked steadier, but the pressure from Brian Flores' defense lingered—an ongoing reminder that the offensive line and protection need refinement before Week 1.

The tone from WEI’s Patriots camp coverage emphasized a rebuilding offense: youth is everywhere, chemistry between the running backs and line remains unsettled, and the coaching staff is balancing aggressive scheming with a learning curve for Maye in Josh McDaniels’ language. Trayvon Henderson is pegged as a potential big weapon, while the two-minute drill showed Maye can close strong when the scenario calls for methodical, quick-hitting plays. Minnesota joint practices offered a clearer read on where the unit stands and what adjustments matter most as September approaches.

Fantasy takeaway centers on patience and nuance: Maye’s ceiling remains high if protection stabilizes and schemes simplify enough for him to process quickly. Early weeks could hinge on game-planning for protection and exploiting Henderson’s explosiveness. Monitor the Patriots’ pass-catching options and backfield usage as the offense grows into its NFL speed.