A superstar quarterback isn't needed to be a contending team in the NFL, but it sure does help. And when it comes to teams with head coaching vacancies, the better quarterback your team has, the more attractive a destination your team is for the top candidates.
The New England Patriots have one of the worst rosters in the NFL. It lacks high-end talent and has weaknesses at many of the most important positions.
But not at quarterback.
Drake Maye just completed an impressive rookie campaign for the Patriots. The No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft completed 66.