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After Further Review: Breaking Down Patriots QB Drake Maye's Second Start, the Pats Defense and More From Loss to Jags

Related Topics: Jerod Mayo, Drake Maye, Alex Van Pelt

As difficult as it is to stomach the Patriots six-game losing streak, rookie QB Drake Maye brings some intrigue and production to the passing game offensively.

With the Patriots trying to build a foundation for the head coach Jerod Mayo era this season, Maye's development is the most important aspect of New England's rebuild. Although the passing offense has woken up a bit with Maye as the starter over the last two games, the goal isn't to be better than the 29th-ranked passing offense in drop-back EPA through the first five weeks. Instead, we want to see Maye help elevate the offense into a viable unit that can be among the NFL's elite someday.