Let's assume the Vikings want Maye and have been trying to get that 3rd pick. The problem from the Patriots perspective is not knowing who will be available with picks 11 and 23. What if the Pats pick Maye, simply because they like him. Hypothetically, the Vikings at 11 pick Rome Odunze and get a tackle at 23, and Penix is still available. Wouldn't this suddenly turn into an ideal scenario for the Patriots? They trade Maye for Odunze, the tackle, and the 2025 1st round pick. The Pats then include the '25 1st from Minnesota and pick 34 to move up to grab Penix. In this case, the Pats get their QB, a #1 type receiver, and a starting left tackle.
I guess my point is to not trade the #3 pick before the draft, but possibly make the trade when the players involved are known.