The key to the New England Patriots' success as a franchise in the short and long term begins and ends with Drake Maye.
The rookie quarterback was one of the team's few bright spots in the 2024 NFL season.
He completed 66.6 percent of his passes for 2,276 yards with 15 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in 13 games. Maye also ran for 421 yards (7.8 per carry) and two more touchdowns. He showed a lot of exciting potential, and he did it with a lackluster offensive line and without a true No. 1 wide receiver.
Ensuring his development continues at a positive rate is of the utmost importance for the new coaching staff put together by head coach Mike Vrabel.