Despite coming off two straight 4-13 seasons and back-to-back head coaching changes, there is a certain level of optimism — and dare we say: hype — surrounding the New England Patriots heading into 2025. A lot of it is due to quarterback Drake Maye.
The third overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft, Maye took over as the team’s starting quarterback in Week 6 and never looked back. While he had to work through his fair share of rookie growing pains as well as a supporting cast lacking talent across the board, he proved himself worthy of being a high first-round pick and potential future franchise QB.