The Patriots second-year quarterback had more downs than ups in two open practices. In the first open OTA session, Maye threw four interceptions before settling down. That day was surprising because the young quarterback threw only three turnovers in five open practices last offseason as a rookie.

Stefon Diggs was back at Patriots practice for Monday's OTA, which was the final practice reporters could watch before next week's mandatory minicamp in Foxboro.

Those are a few reasons why Josh McDaniels is key to both Drake Maye's continued improvement and the effectiveness of the Patriots' offense overall. If he gets it right, the sky is the limit for both.