The Patriots' 2025 season is going to be a very telling one, led by Mike Vrabel and his impressive staff, along with the second-year progression of quarterback Drake Maye. There will inevitably be a lot of pressure on him to build upon what he managed to accomplish as a rookie, especially since he has a much better offensive team around him this year.
On top of improving his in-game performance, Maye also needs to assert himself as a leader of not only the offense, but the team in general. It was one of the criticisms that continued to arise throughout the 2024 season, with the assumption being that his young age played a role in his slight reluctance to become more vocal.