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QB Drake Highlights Red-Zone Trust, Faster Decisions in OTAs

6/11/2026

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Summary

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Quarterback Drake said his training with Josh McDaniels has shifted from learning the offense to executing plays in OTAs and that receivers let him throw red-zone passes.
He praised receiver A.J. Brown for catches, noted the play of Romeo Doubs and Mack Hollins, and called Carlton Davis III a defender.
He said diagnosing defenses at line limits limits plays and that his improvement is making decision in seconds after snap.

History

Historical Context

Bill Belichick and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels guided Tom Brady’s 2007 Patriots in the NFL to a 16-0 regular season—the first perfect 16-game schedule and a record-setting 589 points. That scheme’s rapid decision-making and high-tempo offense now informs rookie quarterback Drake’s OTAs, illustrating the lasting impact of the 2007 Patriots’ coaching philosophy.

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Story summary

Quarterback Drake said his training with Josh McDaniels has shifted from learning the offense to executing plays in OTAs and that receivers let him throw red-zone passes.
He praised receiver A.J. Brown for catches, noted the play of Romeo Doubs and Mack Hollins, and called Carlton Davis III a defender.
He said diagnosing defenses at line limits limits plays and that his improvement is making decision in seconds after snap.

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