The Mike Vrabel era in Foxborough has officially kicked off. And the crowd is buzzing. New England’s preseason opener against the Washington Commanders wasn’t just about the scoreboard—it was about the man under center. All eyes locked on Drake Maye , who stepped into the preseason spotlight looking to prove he could run Vrabel’s offense.

Then again, Maye’s night was a mix of highs and lows. The second-year QB only played two series, and it all started with a boost from rookie TreVeyon Henderson . The newcomer lit up the stadium by taking the opening kickoff 100 yards to the house, giving the Pats a quick 7-0 edge. Riding that energy, Maye hit Henderson twice on short completions to move the ball. But the momentum didn’t last—chaos struck when the ball slipped from his grasp

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