New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel gave his players a chance to practice indoors on Tuesday, when the real-feel temperature was below 20 degrees, according to Mark Daniels of MassLive. Vrabel also offered to cut a meeting short to give players extra rest ahead of their "Thursday Night Football" home game against the New York Jets (2-7).

While speaking with reporters, second-year Patriots quarterback Drake Maye explained why New England players declined both of Vrabel's offers.

Patriots players don't want to take shortcuts after great start to season

"I think it’s to not take shortcuts," Maye said. "It’s to not let little things lack or slack. I think the biggest thing is to stay with what we’ve been doing. Try to keep the same mentality. [Vrabel] asked [Tuesday] to go insid

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