New England Patriots links 5/29/25 - OTAs: Offense shaky, Defensive line causing havoc

New England Patriots links 5/29/25 - OTAs: Offense shaky, Defensive line causing havoc
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  • Doug Kyed’s Patriots OTAs observations: Drake Maye dodged the turnover bug; The offense continues to sputter early in camp; Play of the Day: Rookie 3rd-round WR Kyle Williams hauled in a 35-yard pass from backup QB Joshua Dobbs with an over-the-shoulder catch over CB Miles Battle, who had an eventful day. More!
  • Alex Barth’s Patriots OTA Notebook: Drake Maye’s accuracy was a bit erratic with multiple missed throws, mainly missing high. When Maye did get in a rhythm is was mainly through finding his favorite target from last year in tight end Hunter Henry. That turned into a high-volume day for Henry; Defensive line causing havoc; O-line progressions; Highlight plays; More.
  • Taylor KylesPatriots OTAs Day 2: Shaky day for Drake Maye; Mike Vrabel’s quotes of note; Craig Woodson has a knack for being around the ball; Javon Baker had a productive practice; Efton Chism continues to look like one of the team’s most consistent receivers; More.
  • Mark Daniels gives us 8 takeaways from OTAs: Defense stifles Drake Maye. Learning a new offensive system isn’t easy. Through two open practices, the second-year quarterback is 20-of-33 (61%) with four interceptions. Last year, in five spring practices, Maye finished 29-of-44 (66%) with three interceptions. Is this cause for concern?
  • Phil Perry shares his takeaways from Wednesday’s OTA session: Better day for Maye, but still a slog for the offense; Stefon Diggs drama; Teaching moment with Javon Baker.
  • Karen Guregian details how Mike Vrabel’s hands-on approach is a hit with Patriots.
  • Mark Daniels relays Drake Maye getting off to a slow start to OTAs this spring.
  • Mark Daniels says it’s easy to see the potential with Javon Baker, but the young receiver still needs to mature.
  • Zack Cox highlights Kayshon Boutte reacting to offseason trade rumors and his battle for a roster spot in the crowded receiver room.
  • Karen Guregian hears from Patriots defenders explaining why they’re expecting a ‘good year’.
  • Mark Daniels spotlights veteran LB Christian Elliss who is off to a good start in Vrabel’s defense.
  • Zack Cox hears from veteran safety Jabrill Peppers addressing his acquittal: ‘Just happy it’s over with.’
  • Mark Daniels notes defensive coordinator Terrell Williams is still absent due to ‘health scare.’
  • Mike D’Abate reports [David Andrews...