Christian Barmore met with the media on Thursday. He is down 15 pounds going into this season. It was Day Two of Patriots training camp for the Patriots and the tenor of practice was much different than what we saw yesterday which seemed like an extension of mini camp. Here are ten observations from yesterday’s practice but with a coaching twist. 1. Back to its roots: Today’s offensive script harkened…

Day One of Patriots training camp is in the book. The team only practiced for about an hour and half. The focus was on individual drills and group period with three team periods mixed into the practice schedule. There was some good and some ehh. Here is what caught my attention. 1. Maye Day: I do not chart throws. I prefer to watching the quarterback and assess his performance from…

Maddie Meyer/Getty Images The Patriots have struggled offensively the past the past three seasons. Since 2022, the Patriots have averaged a combined 17.4 points per game under Matt Patricia, Bill O’Brien and Alex Van Pelt. That’s terrible. The Patriots were in the bottom five in scoring in the NFL each of those years. It is why the return of Josh McDaniels for a third tour of duty as offensive coordinator…

Getty Images Drake Maye exceeded expectations as a rookie and played well. He started after week six and stepped in and looked like a seasoned veteran. He threw 15 touchdown passes but also threw 10 interceptions. Maye could have done a better job of taking care of the football but overall, he played well enough to give the organization and fans alike hope that he is the future of the…

As the New England Patriots open training camp under new head coach Mike Vrabel, there are numerous, intriguing storylines to follow. Here are 10 to keep an eye on as training camp opens on Wednesday. 1. Drake Maye’s Development: Maye’s progress under offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and how quickly he grasps the new offense will be paramount. Maye looked comfortable in the spring but what will he look like once…