Overview
- Brown told former Patriot Devin McCourty on Friday that Maye has “made my job a lot easier,” singled out Maye’s arm talent and called him an “incredible” leader.
- New England acquired Brown in a June 1 trade with the Philadelphia Eagles that cost the Patriots future draft picks, making immediate returns a priority.
- Reports from training camp and joint practices say Maye has shown clearer leadership this offseason by speaking with teammates more and taking a larger role in meetings.
- Yahoo reported that Brown played through a dislocated thumb in camp and finished the session with multiple scores, a toughness the team views as a plus but that also raises health risk questions.
- The duo will be judged quickly when the Patriots open the season in the Sept. 9 Super Bowl LX rematch at Seattle, a result that will shape whether the costly trade is viewed as a win for New England.