New England Patriots links 8/15/25 – Vikings rebound on Day 2, Maye holds his own
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Evan Lazar serves up 10 leftover thoughts on the Patriots following joint practices in Minnesota. The vibes were high for the Patriots after a great showing on day one. …However, the Vikings bounced back on day two, reminding everyone that Minnesota is coming off a 14-win season and a playoff berth a year ago. …Maye avoiding going into Flores’s blender over the two days was a good sign. More!
Mike Dussault recaps Thursday’s practice: The Vikings had the upper hand, consistently scoring in red zone periods and capping the day with a two-minute touchdown. But the Patriots saved their best for last, as Drake Maye hit Kayshon Boutte for a game-winning score in the final situational drill.
Mike Dussault details the Patriots defense delivering a strong showing on Wednesday, setting the tone early with multiple would-be sacks and finishing with a competitive two-minute drill.
Mark Daniels identifies 5 things to watch in preseason Week 2 vs. Vikings. 1. Drake Maye: “it would be nice to see Maye have more success passing the ball – and have success in this new Josh McDaniels offense.”
Doug Kyed identifies some roster bubble players to watch in preseason Week 2: QB Ben Wooldridge, WR Javon Baker, FB/TE Jack Westover, Offensive linemen, DT Isaiah Iton, CB Kobee Minor, S Kyle Dugger and the kickers.
Mike Reiss shares the latest intel, updates from camp. QB J.J. McCarthy completed 12 passes in a row at one point, which reflected how the Patriots’ defense was on its heels for the majority of Thursday’s practice. Receiver DeMario “Pop” Douglas dropped multiple passes; More.
Mark Daniels gives us 7 takeaways from a tough Thursday practice. 1. Receivers disappearing act.
Taylor Kyles‘ Training Camp 16: Drake Maye and Joshua Dobbs did their best, but they couldn’t carry the Patriots in a brutal second practice against the Vikings
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