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Drake Maye talks Brady ‘pressure’, Mike Vrabel’s culture, and more on WEEI

Patriots QB Drake Maye made his first weekly appearance on “WEEI Afternoons” for the 2025 season on Monday.

The second-year signal-caller touching on a variety topics, including his play during New England’s preseason opener on Friday and the pressure that comes with playing in the post-Brady era in Foxborough.

Here are four takeaways from his interview:

Embracing Vrabel’s message

The Patriots might have opened preseason action with a convincing 48-18 win over the Commanders Friday night, but plenty of the discourse postgame revolved around Mike Vrabel’s stern message toward Maye after a costly turnover.