The New England Patriots found their new star quarterback for the next decade or more in Drake Maye, but before the UNC standout landed in New England, there were years of turmoil. After Tom Brady's departure, the Patriots signed Cam Newton, who was succeeded by Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe.
Eventually, the team opted for Jacoby Brissett to start the year in 2024 before Maye took the reins and never looked back.
Newton was a short-term fix, and Zappe was a flash in the pan, and Brissett was only ever meant to be a bridge to Maye.