Drake Maye was one of the few bright spots of the New England Patriots last NFL season. Now, with Stefon Diggs being a part of the team’s training camp, the coaching staff sees how the quarterback is already making progress as he enters his second year.
Reported by Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network, Maye’s evolution has been incredible. His report also say he has “increased [his] processing speed” and that he is already developing “a little chemistry” with Diggs. All good news for Patriots fans as Maye and Diggs are the ones called to shine on offense.
While Maye keeps improving, it’s also worth noting that Wolfe says Diggs isn’t limited at all. The wideout is recovering from an ACL tear last year, but it seems his rehab was perfect and Diggs is back to his best.
Diggs might be a star, but he is looking for a bounce back
Diggs is entering his 11th year in the NFL and will turn 32 as the season rolls around. Every time he’s played double-digit games in the NFL, he has surpassed 700 yards. He had six straight 1,000-yard seasons as well. The streak came to an end last year as he got injured on Week 8.
Stefon Diggs, wide receiver of the Houston Texans
That meant it was a career-low year for Diggs, who is now on a new team with all the spotlight on him. Diggs and Maye should be a very good duo as Maye completed 66.6% of his passes with a subpar receiving corp. Diggs brings prolific route-running, massive experience, safe hands and ability to create separation.
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If not Diggs, then who?
That’s the question Maye might be asking himself. Looking at the Patriots depth chart, Diggs is the only real difference-maker on the roster. The other receivers are not precisely otherworldly. The Pats have two good tight ends, but they aren’t top tier faces to instill fear on other teams. These are the weapons besides Diggs:
- Kayshon Boutte – Wide Receiver
- Kyle Williams – Wide Receiver
- DeMario Douglas – Wide Receiver
- Kendrick Bourne – Wide Receiver
- Hunter Henry – Tight End
- Austin Hooper – Tight End
- Rhamondre Stevenson – Running Back
- TreVeyon Henderson – Running Back
- Antonio Gibson – Running Back
