Sara Marshall

5 days ago | musketfire.com | Sara Marshall

Patriots’ most exciting 2025 storyline might already belong to Drake MayeDespite the numerous monumental changes the Patriots have undergone over the last few years, the 2025 season might be the first time since Tom Brady was on the team that fans have been the most optimistic about what's to come. A significant reason for this is the addition of Mike Vrabel as head coach, along with the staff he hired, and the expected second-year jump of quarterback Drake Maye.

5 days ago | musketfire.com | Sara Marshall

Examining the Patriots' current roster, there is a fair argument to be made that few vulnerabilities need to be addressed before the start of the 2025 season. Mike Vrabel and Co. took advantage of their league-high cap space and filled out the defense in free agency, while focusing on the offense during the draft. Those massive improvements leave few holes on a roster that appeared to need years to repair.

6 days ago | musketfire.com | Sara Marshall

Raiders just made Bryce Baringer way more expensive for the PatriotsOver the last five years, the Patriots haven't been fortunate enough to have many players they viewed as worthy of receiving a big extension, if one at all. They have struggled to draft or sign star players who could become pillars of the team for years to come, leading many to be released or traded.

6 days ago | musketfire.com | Sara Marshall

The Patriots' 2024 season will not be remembered fondly by anyone for good reason, with one notable exception: the impressive start to rookie quarterback Drake Maye's NFL career. Although he didn't take the field until Week 6, his performance against some of the toughest opponents with virtually nothing to work with made it easy to see he had the potential to be the Patriots' next franchise quarterback.

1 week ago | musketfire.com | Sara Marshall

The Patriots go into their second week of OTAs with an unfamiliar problem regarding their offensive roster: they currently have a crowded wide receiver room. That hasn't been the case in recent years, but Mike Vrabel and his team ensured that Drake Maye would be put into a better situation in his sophomore year, hoping he will perform at an even higher level with more talent around him.