Maye and McCarthy show progress in Patriots-Vikings joint practices

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye participates in a drill during training camp at Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center on August 13, 2025 in Eagan, Minnesota.EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The top quarterbacks in last year’s NFL draft accounted for six of the top 12 picks, and they had a wide range of results in their rookie year, from award-winning to not applicable.

Drake Maye, though picked as an injury replacement for the Pro Bowl, had a bumpy debut while the New England Patriots went 4-13. J.J. McCarthy didn’t play at all for the Minnesota Vikings, after he was sidelined by a torn meniscus in his right knee.

The bright side for both players was plenty of room for real progress, which became a…