After a turbulent rookie season that mixed flashes of what the future could hold with typical first-year mistakes, Drake Maye enters 2025 with a retooled supporting cast and real expectations. The Patriots addressed their biggest offensive deficiencies by trading for Stefon Diggs, signing speedster Parris Campbell, and fortifying the offensive line with veteran center Garrett Bradbury. Now it’s on Maye to take the next step. With improved protection, legitimate weapons, and continuity under offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt, the stage is set for the former top-three pick to evolve from promising project to reliable franchise quarterback.
But will that leap come in Year 2?
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