The Patriots entered 2024 knowing they were realistically not a Super Bowl contender. They did make it known one of their key goals for the season was to lay a foundation for them to build off of for years to come.
It's a fine line. You want to put your best players out there to win each week, at the same time you want to bring along your guys that you think have a future, said offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt.
Through nine weeks they may have found the biggest piece of that foundation in quarterback Drake Maye. The rookie came into the league with all the tools to be a franchise quarterback and his play through his first four starts would suggest the Patriots may have their guy.
Having just one of those players end the year strong enough that New England can confidently pencil them into their lineup for next season would be a win.
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