Late in Saturday’s preseason game at Minnesota, ex-Patriots cornerback turned broadcaster Jason McCourty shared insight into the developing relationship between Drake Maye and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.

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In a private conversation, Maye told McCourty he’s receiving more feedback in his helmet than ever before. McDaniels not only relays play-calls, but offers advice on what to look for from defenses and reminders for Maye to share with his teammates.

“(Van Pelt) didn’t talk in his helmet a lot. This year, Josh McDaniels talks to him as much as possible,” McCourty said. “So him gaining Josh McDaniels’ trust is something that — when Josh says something, (Maye) can anticipate what’s going to happen. ‘Hey, the safety’s looking like he’s going to come. Talk (to a teammate) about this.’

“Those are the things that, even as Drake is learning the offense as it’s written on the paper, (it’s) also operationally getting used to one another and building that relationship on the field on game day.”

After the Pats’ 20-12 win, Maye shed more light on their pre-snap dynamic when talking to reporters in Minneapolis.

“Yeah, it’s great,” he said. “I think having — before the 15 seconds goes out — constant reminders, or a little reminder here or there, it goes a long way for us because we’re dealing with a lot of stuff out there. And even a reminder in the huddle to say to a receiver, ‘Hey, get your depth.’ Or to an offensive lineman, ‘Hey, be ready for this.’ Something like that goes a long way, and he’s great at kind of giving little tidbits.

“And from there, it’s just working our communication of what I like hearing, and what (McDaniels) likes giving me before the snap.”