The New England Patriots are embarking on a new era. They drafted their franchise quarterback in Drake Maye and look to hand the reins to him sooner rather than later. That could happen as soon as Week 1 if he performs well in the training camp and the preseason.
Maye isn't the only Patriots player who needs a strong performance in the NFL preseason. JuJu Smith-Schuster and Chad Ryland are a couple more players who need to stand out to make the Patriots' 53-man roster for the 2024 NFL season.