After his rookie season, New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has already been anointed the franchise guy by most of the fan base and local media despite the team's 3-9 record in his starts (and in two of those wins he played less than a quarter).

In a rookie season in which he was not given a start until Week Six, New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye developed what one longtime NFL insider called a “mythical reputation” around the league.

Teammate Christian Gonzalez called him a superstar, one that could elevate the team to playoff contention as soon as next season. Coach Mike Vrabel listed him as one of the reasons he was interested in taking the job. Former players expressed confidence that the return of offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels will only maximize Maye.

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye didn't waste his Pro Bowl trip without at least taking the opportunity to potentially recruit players to Foxborough. When appearing on "Up & Adams," the for

Jameis Winston, a potential backup option for Drake Maye and the New England Patriots, commented about Mike Vrabel.

Few people know Josh McDaniels' offense better than Bill O’Brien. He's bullish on what Drake Maye can accomplish in it.

The New England Patriots brought back Josh McDaniels as the team's offensive coordinator under new head coach Mike Vrabel. McDaniels, who previously served as New England's offensive coordinator from 2006 to '08 and 2012 to 2021, was a coach Vrabel immediately knew he wanted on his staff in New England.

Drake Maye isn't sweating having to learn another new offense. He's excited and has already looked through New England's video database.

The New England Patriots fired head coach Jerod Mayo and let most of his staff go after their 2024 season finished with a 4-13 record. Those firings also included offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt who installed the offense that rookie quarterback Drake Maye learned in his first NFL season.