The Athletic's Senior NFL Insider Dianna Russini joins New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and 2nd year quarterback Drake Maye to talk about taking the team to the next level.

Dianna talks to coach Vrabel about his time away from coaching and when he knew he had to get back to being a head coach again after leaving the Titans.

Dianna and coach Vrabel also talk about building a special relationship with the players and why that remains the most important part of being a head coach.

Coach Vrabel opens up about returning to New England after playing there and why it is a special place for him and why this job means so much.

Dianna asks Coach Vrabel about Drake Maye's development and getting the most out of his young quarterback. Vrabel talks about getting his quarterback to celebrate more and be a leader by example.

Dianna surprises coach Vrabel with 50 words in 50 seconds for his 50th birthday. Coach shares everything from what he checks first on his phone in the morning and how he orders his coffee.

Dianna also sits down with quarterback Drake Maye and asks him about the new era in New England. Maye shares what Mike Vrabel has brought to the team and the locker room. The Pats QB talks about his relationship with coach Vrabel and what makes him such a great teacher.

Maye talks about the expectations for the new offensive scheme and what the team hopes to accomplish this season.

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