Drake Maye fully experienced the Patriots' country-club-like "culture" under Jerod Mayo as a rookie, and the on-field results for the team spoke for themselves. , a tough, hard-nosed guy who holds his players, including his quarterback, accountable in every sense of the game.
As a team leader, it's up to Maye to fully grasp what Vrabel is trying to build, and he clearly is embracing the model of toughness that the Patriots' first-year head coach has brought to New England.
That was on display when Vrabel dove into a fight between players during a joint practice between the Patriots and the Washington Commanders, which resulted in Vrabel drawing a little bit of blood on his cheek.