New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft had been on an ugly roll in his decision-making since 2019, when he allowed Tom Brady an out after the season. But in 2024, Kraft regained his swagger. He first made sure that Drake Maye was the Patriots' third overall pick in the 2024 draft.
Then, after a disastrous 2024 experiment and a year of dallying, he was fortunate that Mike Vrabel was available and finally hired him as his coach.
The trio has never looked back. In 2024, Maye had a terrific rookie season despite a poor accompanying cast and being mishandled by those in charge of the football operation.