The Athletic’s Jeff Howe reports that the Patriots have a “strong internal belief that quarterback Drake Maye will take another step forward” in 2025.

29 August 2025

Maye took over as the Patriots’ starter in Week 6 last year and produced five QB1 finishes thereafter. The towering dual-threat should be drafted as a high-upside QB1 after having an “impressive initial offseason with coach Mike Vrabel and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.” He enters 2025 with significantly improved skill position players around him.