The New England Patriots stepped on the field for Day 1 of organized team activities on Monday. It wasn’t a padded practice, but it was the first look at 11-on-11s and 7-on-7s action involving both the offense and defense.
More important, it was the first look at the rookie additions to the roster, including quarterback Drake Maye. The No. 3 overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft was right in the thick of things working alongside Jacoby Brissett, Bailey Zappe and fellow rookie Joe Milton III.
This isn’t training camp, but the coaches are clearly watching to see when or if Maye is ready to take on a bigger role in the offense.