New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel offered some interesting insight regarding the team’s approach to mandatory minicamp.

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye picked up where he left off at OTAs last week. He looked sharp in the competitive period on the first day of minicamp, going 15-of-19 passing. That's obviously a combination of him growing into the role as a starting NFL quarterback and becoming more comfortable in Josh McDaniels' offense.

Because Carter played off-ball linebacker at Penn State, Bowen can put Carter, Kayvon Thibodeaux and Brian Burns on the field at the same time. The Giants want him rushing the passer first and foremost, which is why lining Carter up on both sides of the defensive line is paramount.

The Patriots kick off mandatory minicamp on Monday, the final time they'll take the field before training camp next month.

New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel commented on star wideout Stefon Diggs' progression through the offseason practices.

I think that there is a lot of room to grow. I think there’s a lot of natural leadership qualities. I think I have to encourage him, continue to encourage him," Vrabel said of his quarterback.

Drake Maye, the New England Patriots' second-year quarterback spoke about their big-name wide receiver acquisition, Stefon Diggs.