The New England Patriots kick-started mandatory minicamp on Monday after spending the previous three weeks prepping during voluntary organized team activities (OTAs). As Patriots coach Mike Vrabel noted during his media scrum,

A few notes on Drake Maye's leadership, a flashy catch from a rookie, and a defensive lineman hungry for more.

The play of the day came from Kyle Williams. The wide receiver caught a 40-yard touchdown pass from Dobbs during the first 11-on-11 period. Williams blew through the Patriots secondary and split safeties Dell Pettus and Marcus Epps en route to catching the ball and running in the end zone.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin confirmed how much money the New England Patriots offered him in the offseason.

Despite a lucrative offer, they came up empty in their quest to get Drake Maye another premiere target in the passing game. Stefon Diggs and Mack Hollinsare now with the franchise, but the Patriots nearly had Chris Godwin,

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin turned down a hefty contract offer from the New England Patriots and received interest from several other teams before re-signing with Tampa Bay in free agency.