What happened: TheGregHillShow circulated a claim of an issue between Mike Vrabel and Drake Maye. Asked about it, Vrabel pointed to Maye as a reason he joined New England.
Why it matters: New England is 1-2 entering Week 4 after Maye was replaced late in a Week 3 deficit. Maye completed 354 of 492 passes for 4,394 yards with 31 touchdowns and 8 interceptions across 17 games in 2025, framing current evaluation.
By the numbers: Drake Maye, 2025 season with New England (17 games, per ESPN through 2026-09-29): 354-of-492 for 4,394 yards, 31 TD, 8 INT. Team record entering Week 4: 1-2.
What to watch: New England continues Week 4 preparation with Maye's workload and Vrabel's next availability as near-term markers.