Drake Maye experienced the team's culture under Jerod Mayo, demonstrating toughness as a rookie quarterback. He is adapting to the accountability that Mike Vrabel emphasizes, showcasing leadership despite a challenging offensive line. During joint practices, Vrabel's intensity was evident when he intervened in a fight, earning players' respect. Maye values this new mentality, which is a departure from previous seasons of poor performance. Rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson also contributed to this newfound toughness, indicating a cultural shift within the Patriots as they aim to improve on past records.
"That's what we're trying to build. It starts with the head coach - the intensity. Taking no crap when we're on the field...the mentality, I like it," Maye said after practice.
Vrabel isn't afraid to hold guys accountable, and that's something the Patriots needed after going 8-26 the last two seasons.
Maye appears to be a throwback type of player who mirrors the attitude of his head coach.
Another telling sign that things are changing in New England came when rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson picked up a blitz very well during joint practices with Washington.
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