The first day of Vikings joint practices with the Patriots on Wednesday was up-and-down for Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy in what was his first extended action against a different first-team defense.

Drake Maye isn’t lacking in leadership, but head coach Mike Vrabel still wants more from the young Patriots quarterback.

The New England Patriots took the practice fields in Minnesota on Wednesday for the first of two joint practices with the Vikings. The two-hour session featured plenty of good work and competition, especially for Drake Maye and Co. against old friend Brian Flores and his defense.