The 2024 Patriots are staring at an uphill climb this fall.
Even with the promise that Drake Maye offers as a potential franchise QB, New England is still expected to be years away from contending in the AFC — especially given the lack of star talent surrounding the quarterback position.
Given that the 2024 season might be another rebuilding year in Foxborough, could New England conceivably wave the white flag early on in search of a top-three pick in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft?
Granted, New England might already be in the running for a top spot on the 2025 draft leaderboard given their evident shortcomings.