Yeah, the Patriots ’ 20–12 win over the Vikings looks good on the scoreboard, but August is really about the clues. And Mike Vrabel dropped a big one. Delivered with that no-nonsense edge he’s had all camp. The hint? It revolved around a certain wideout, and it felt like a little preview of how this roster might start tilting around Drake Maye in Year 2.

Yeah, after Efton Chism III led the team in receiving for the second straight week, Vrabel couldn’t help but show love. “ It doesn’t matter how you get here, only thing that matters is what you do when you get here. I think that’s another great example of that. Chiz, when given opportunities, has taken advantage of ‘em ,” he said. Such praise from Vrabel? He wants to sign the guy. And this is good news for Drake Maye.

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