There's a decent amount of optimism surrounding the New England Patriots these days, and most of it is justified.

They totally overhauled their coaching staff , bringing a new head coach in Mike Vrabel, a new offensive coordinator in Josh McDaniels and a new defensive coordinator in Terrell Williams. The team also spent more than $300 million in free agency to upgrade at key positions and received high grades for its picks in the 2025 NFL Draft.

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But the biggest reason why the Patriots will succeed or fail this season likely will come down to Drake Maye's performance. Quarterback is the most important position in sports, and there's a lot to like about Maye's skill set after a good rookie season. The No. 3 ove

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