In the lead-up to the 2024 NFL Draft, one of the main talking points surrounding North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye was how he needs to work on his footwork, and he is doing just that with offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt this spring, specifically aligning with his left foot up in the shotgun so he can be more in rhythm with the offense. The Patriots have also put the task of calling plays in the huddle on Maye's shoulders this spring.
“More and more, the huddle calls are coming together,” Maye said, via Mike Reiss of ESPN.