Vrabel, who used to play for the Patriots, has helped the team make a splash in free agency by making marquee signings on both sides of the ball. The team has brought in wide receiver Stefon Diggs, defensive tackle Milton Williams, and cornerback Carlton Davis III.

Maye made only 12 starts as a rookie, so it's to be expected that he'll endure sophomore setbacks this coming fall as he works to improve as both a player and a leader.

Vrabel returns to New England with 14 years of experience as an NFL player and another 12 years as a coach. He’s seen how different quarterbacks can lift a locker room. So in one of his first meetings with Maye, Vrabel made a point to deliver a message to his young quarterback.