The New England Patriots are beginning joint practices with the Indianapolis Colts ahead of their preseason matchup on Thursday. However, for fans who were looking forward to seeing Drake Maye take the field, they’ll have to wait a little bit longer.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel shared ahead of the preseason game that Maye isn’t expected to play. Even leaving the door open for that to change, it seems like the focus is going to be on getting his work in during practice this week.
“I wouldn’t anticipate seeing Drake out there on Thursday,” Mike Vrabel said. “But, that’s all subject to change. That’s kinda where my mindset is right now.”
A season ago, the first for Vrabel with the Patriots, he did play Maye during the team’s first preseason game, if only briefly. In fact, it was only the third and final preseason game when Maye sat out, so this is a bit of a departure from how things were handled last year.
“Really, it’s just important that we get the work in and get things accomplished that we’re looking to get accomplished… That can always change, but I wouldn’t anticipate that happening,” Vrabel added.
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