When Patriots quarterback Drake Maye threw four interceptions in an early OTA practice, his grasp of the offense being installed by new coordinator Josh McDaniels became a focal point of the rest of the offseason.

Maye has to have the ability to reach certain players, and be a conduit for Vrabel, and his message. He needs to have the respect of the players, and be firm with his convictions. As Vrabel said, Maye needs to be willing to have guys not like him.

The New England Patriots kicked off mandatory minicamp in Foxboro on Monday, and the theme of the day was energy.