Romeo Doubs Catches 2 Passes as Drake Maye Builds Patriots Connection
romeo doubs caught two passes in the Patriots' first open OTA practice, and Drake Maye said the new connection is already taking shape. The work came during a 90-minute session as the quarterback and receiver entered their first season together in New England.
Maye and Doubs at OTA
Maye did not hide the early rough edges. The connection was not crisp on several sideline throws, but he still said, "I think it's working. I think it's building," after the session.
He framed the adjustment as a two-way process. "He's eager. That's the best thing you see in a new receiver, in a new offense like Romeo. It's different terminology. He's been in an offense for a couple of years with the same quarterback. I kind of have to learn how he likes to do things, how I like to see it when he's running routes," Maye said.
Romeo Doubs in the passing game
Doubs was used a lot in the intermediate to deep passing game during practice, and he also ran a few slants inside. His two catches were the second-most by any player on the team, a small but concrete sign that he was involved early in the day.
The Patriots used their quick game a lot, and that gives the offense a clear lane for where Doubs is expected to fit. The younger receiver is expected to replace Stefon Diggs in that part of the passing game, which puts his route usage under a sharper spotlight than a normal May workout would.
Maye's role with the new target
Maye said the relationship should keep growing as the two settle into the offense. "And I think it's just going to be better and better," he said.
He also pointed to Doubs' resume as the reason for the patience. "He's a great player. He's already been a great player in this league. So, looking forward to building that connection and finding his role in this offense," Maye said.
For the Patriots, the early takeaway is simple: Doubs is already part of the top passing conversation, even if the timing is still coming together. The first open OTA showed the structure of that job — intermediate routes, deep work, and quick-game touches — and the next steps are about turning those looks into a cleaner connection when the offense gets back on the field.
