Although the initial reaction to the Patriots' decision to bring back Josh McDaniels for a third stint as offensive coordinator wasn't overwhelmingly positive, there was eventually a lot of optimism about what the experienced play-caller could do with an offense featuring the talent Mike Vrabel had added to the team.
That was particularly felt with Drake Maye and the receiving corps, especially with the addition of Stefon Diggs. But the most interest seemed to surround DeMario Douglas, a sixth-round draft pick in 2023 who burst on the scene immediately and became a household name in New England last season.