A.J. Brown officially hit the practice field for the New England Patriots on Wednesday, his first time back since landing on injured reserve following Week 1. That’s a massive jolt for an offense that’s been finding its feet without him, and quarterback Drake Maye is clearly fired up about it. Maye wasted no time giving Brown a warm welcome back into the huddle, signaling a new chapter for the Patriots’ attack.
Maye’s Got His Main Man Back
It’s been a minute since we saw A.J. Brown out there, and you know Maye is pumped to have him back. The Patriots now have a three-week window to activate him to the roster, and if Wednesday’s return is any indication, it’s going to be a wild ride. Maye didn’t mince words about what Brown brings to the table, saying there aren’t many players like him roaming around the league. He knows what Brown can add, and he’s ready to do his part, giving him chances and spreading the ball around. You can just feel the anticipation building from the locker room for what this means when Brown is fully back in game action.
Offense Levels Up, Others Eat Too
Even with Brown sidelined, the Patriots’ offense has been cooking lately, especially over the past two weeks. Maye has been slinging it, racking up seven touchdown passes and even adding another score on the ground. Guys like free-agent addition Romeo Doubs have stepped up big, and young players Efton Chism III and Kyle Williams have really made the most of their opportunities. But Maye believes Brown’s return is going to crank it up another notch for everyone. He put it like this: think of the NBA, when the best player gets doubled past half-court, it opens up a corner three or a dunk. That’s the kind of ripple effect Brown’s presence has, creating even more chances across the board.
A True Pro, On and Off the Field
It’s not just about what Brown does on the field, either. His presence off it has been huge for Maye. Despite being unable to play, Brown, whose locker is right next to Maye’s, has stayed totally engaged. Maye has been seriously impressed, calling him “just a pro.” He sees Brown closely watching games, picking up on little things, showing he truly cares. Maye summed it up perfectly: he’s a great teammate with a contagious smile, and it’s good just being near that energy every day.
The Patriots now have a three-week window to activate Brown, and if he keeps progressing, this offense is about to get even scarier. Get ready, New England, because this unit is only getting started.
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Originally reported by Pats Pulpit.
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