What happened: NFL Network's James Palmer and former receiver Steve Smith Sr. released a film breakdown examining how A.J. Brown fits into Josh McDaniels' system and how his skill set pairs with quarterback Drake Maye. The segment also weighs how much Brown has left in the tank heading into the 2026 season.

Why it matters: The breakdown matters because pairing a physical, contested-catch receiver like Brown with a young passer reshapes the offense's ceiling, building on early signs that Maye and Brown are already building chemistry. How quickly the two sync up could define the unit's identity under McDaniels.

What to watch: Watch training-camp reps and preseason work for early evidence of the Maye-Brown connection and Brown's burst after the catch.