New England Patriots links 8/14/25 – ‘Haymakers’ fly at joint practice; Maye doesn’t blink

TEAM TALK • Evan Lazar gives us 11 takeaways on the offense in Wednesday’s joint practice vs. the Vikings. 1. Maye seemed to handle Flores’s pressure package well, finding completions as practice wore on. There were a few instances where it was debatable whether or not Maye would’ve escaped a sack, but he seemed to hit a few roll-out completions that would’ve been good in a game. When facing a blitz-heavy defense, Maye’s ability to get out of dodge is a bonus; More. • Transcripts: Mike Vrabel and Drake Maye. • Press Conferences: K’Lavon Chaisson, Carlton Davis, Garrett Bradbury and Mack Hollins. (27 min. video) • Mike Dussault and Evan Lazar break down the Patriots joint practice against the Vikings in Minnesota. Big plays and trading “haymakers.” (4 min. video)

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