Overview
- Drake Maye said Tuesday that the Patriots' crowded wide receiver room feels like healthy competition and he singled out A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs for setting the tone.
- Training-camp reports show Maye building chemistry with Brown and Doubs, with both routinely aligned as his primary outside targets in 11 personnel during early practices.
- A.J. Brown acknowledged a slow start learning the offense but said his connection with Maye has gained momentum across camp practices.
- Depth at receiver has pushed Kayshon Boutte down the chart and produced offseason trade interest, leaving the Patriots to resolve roster moves and target shares before the season.
- Analysts and former players view the Brown trade as a major upgrade that could raise Maye's efficiency and touchdown totals, and New England will test those gains in preseason work ahead of the Sept. 9 opener in Seattle.