Mike Vrabel didn’t waste any time learning that the Patriots ‘ QB situation required more than raw potential. Drake Maye is quite possibly the future in Foxborough. But preseason served as a reminder that potential doesn’t always come fully sharpened. Against Minnesota , he played with poise, completing 4 of 7 passes for 46 yards and showing the touch that made him a top draft pick. However, against Washington, he had trouble finding a rhythm. Managing just 12 yards on limited throws while coughing up a costly fumble. That showed just how thin things can appear when a 22-year-old is still learning on the fly. For Vrabel, it was a call to action: talent is the foundation. But depth and insulation are the drywall preventing the season from cracking apart too early.

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