New England Patriots Mike Vrabel: Drake Maye is not expected to play in preseason opener "That's kind of where my mindset is right now, standing here today," said New England's head coach. Drake Maye during Patriots training camp on Aug. 10. AP Photo/Charles KrupaFOXBOROUGH – Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is not expected to play in Thursday’s preseason opener against the Colts, head coach Mike Vrabel told reporters on Tuesday. Some of the guys that maybe won’t get as much work today will get extensive work in the game on Thursday.” Ben Wooldridge got the bulk of the Patriots’ preseason passing attempts last year.