One of the most important aspects a rebuilding team needs to accomplish is find their franchise quarterback and have a solidified head coach that players would want to play for. The Patriots had that for a long time with Tom Brady and Bill Belichick, but since they departed, they have struggled to get the players they need in the door.
It's a big reason Robert Kraft hired Mike Vrabel, and it has already paid off with the reaction from players on the team and those who chose to sign with them in the offseason.
And now, based on his performance so far this season, it's already looking like Drake Maye could attract players, too, which is exactly what the Patriots have needed.