Rob Gronkowski acknowledged on Wednesday that the Patriots have a ways to go if they want to reassert themselves as contenders in the NFL.
But if there’s one overarching positive to draw from New England’s 2024 season, it’s that the Patriots might have their franchise quarterback already in place in Drake Maye.
Speaking ahead of The Sports Museum’s “Tradition” awards ceremony, Gronkowski doled out plenty of praise for New England’s handling of the 22-year-old QB. And while several teams are seeing benefits from what is looking like a fruitful 2024 NFL Draft, Gronkowski believes Maye is separating himself from the pack.