Drake Maye had a promising rookie season despite the Patriots going 4-13 in 2024.

There are high expectations for the quarterback in Year 2 as New England looks to get back to the playoffs for the first time since 2021.

After a 20-year run of dominance with Tom Brady under center, things didn’t quite pan out with Mac Jones . But with Maye at quarterback, there are reasons to be optimistic about the future.

Brady’s success is going to be difficult for any quarterback to replicate. But even with the 12-foot bronze statue outside of Gillette Stadium serving as a reminder of the two decades of success the Patriots once had, it’s not something Maye feels looms over him.

“I wouldn’t say pressure,” Maye told WEEI’s Andy Hart on Monday . “I think it’s just appreciation for what he d

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