The 2025 NFL season has created many new Patriots fans across the league, particularly due to the rise of second-year quarterback Drake Maye. Although many outside New England are not exactly thrilled that the once-immortal team appears to have found their new franchise player, it's hard not to root for the humble North Carolina alum, which now includes even Tom Brady.
It's easy to assume that the longtime Patriots quarterback has a bias, and that would explain his admiration for Maye. However, since he retired, he hasn't spoken highly of many current players on the team, so his consistently positive comments about Maye are notable.