The New England Patriots are entering familiar territory for the second time in four seasons.
They'll have the task of developing a rookie quarterback as they continue their search for a sustainable franchise option at quarterback in the post-Tom Brady era.
They tried with Mac Jones in 2021. They'll try again this season with Drake Maye.
The Patriots failed to develop Jones despite his strong rookie season under offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. And then disaster struck after McDaniels left for a head coaching job in Las Vegas.