"As expected, Maye set the NFL ablaze in 2025, and equalled another record only one other quarterback had previously achieved: throwing for 4,000+ yards, 30+ touchdowns, and a 72% completion. Maye's emergence is actually no surprise. Mike Vrabel, the should-be NFL Coach of the Year, indicated that one of the top reasons he took the Patriots job at all was because he'd have Drake Maye. That about said it all."
"The rookie had no first-team snaps in the entire preseason and until Game 4 of the regular season. Instead, the hierarchy hitched their wagon to veteran journeyman Jacoby Brissett, a career backup. That move flopped as expected, and Maye only started 12 games in 2024 with very little meaningful preparation. Yet, he still completed 66% of his passes with 15 touchdowns and 10 interceptions."
Drake Maye emerged as the Patriots' on-field star, posting 4,000+ passing yards, 30+ touchdowns and a 72% completion rate in 2025. Head coach Mike Vrabel prioritized Maye in hiring and rebuilt the roster, upgrading the offensive line and wide receivers. Maye overcame a mismanaged rookie year in 2024 with limited preseason reps and starts, yet still posted 66% completion, 15 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. In 2025 he elevated to MVP-level play, made the Pro Bowl again, and propelled New England to the playoffs with vastly improved supporting personnel and coaching.
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