A.J. Brown, the Patriots' new superstar wide receiver, has already shown signs of improvement in his relationship with quarterback Drake Maye.
Brown recently acknowledged that his connection with Maye is only going to get better, and he's focusing on keeping Maye level-headed. "It started off a little slow. Obviously because I'm going against Gonzo and [Maye] is getting to know me more and more. But as these practices have been going, me and him have been picking up very good momentum,” Brown said, per ESPN.
Maye, who has shown a lot of promise as a young quarterback, has a real opportunity to come out and play just as well as he ever has next year. The Patriots made a blockbuster trade for Brown to pair him with Maye, and it's evident that they're trying to build a strong relationship between the two.
Brown, 29, is coming off a 1,003-yard and seven-touchdown season with the Eagles. Given Philadelphia had a run-first offense, it wouldn't be surprising to see his numbers be even better with the Patriots.
The biggest focus for Brown is making sure Maye understands his needs and limitations on the field. Brown has already proven himself to be among the elite wide receivers in the NFL, but he's also had times when he causes problems if he doesn't get the ball as much as he wants.
It remains to be seen how this relationship will play out in the upcoming season, but one thing is clear: Brown is committed to helping Maye reach his full potential.
The Patriots are set to start training camp soon, and fans will be eager to see how the Maye-Brown connection develops. Will they be able to form a strong bond on the field, or will it take some time to gel? Only time will tell.
Source: Yahoo Sports