The New England Patriots are making it clear that Drake Maye is not being asked to single-handedly return the franchise to its former glory. The Patriots have gone to work building a much-improved roster around their second-year quarterback.
According to Bernd Buchmasser of Pats Pulpit, Patriots senior personnel executive Alonzo Highsmith emphasized realistic expectations during an interview with Fanatics Sports.
"I don’t think anyone’s expecting Drake Maye to put this franchise on his back,” Highsmith said. “Everybody’s going to do their part to help Drake Maye.”
That organizational philosophy has been clear all offseason.