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Latest Drake Maye prediction could define the entire Patriots season

4 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.
Patriots floated for trade that could rescue overlooked NFL star

4 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.
Patriots are now staring down a monster payday thanks to the Raiders

5 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.
Drake Maye is already drawing dangerous comparisons to rising NFC star

5 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.
Patriots urged to make WR trade that screams belief in Drake Maye

6 days 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.
Breakout Patriots' rookie may have just ended veteran's time in New England

6 days ago | musketfire.com | Sara Marshall

The Patriots' roster was expected to undergo massive changes this offseason under new head coach Mike Vrabel, and so far, everything has gone according to plan. Besides signing numerous top players in free agency and the draft, a handful of longtime Patriots have been released, further signaling that a new era is upon us in Foxboro.
Patriots may keep controversial player fans are desperate to move on from

1 week ago | musketfire.com | Sara Marshall

Over the last few years, the Patriots haven't been very successful at signing top talent to their roster, whether in free agency or through the draft. It led new head coach Mike Vrabel to utilize a significant amount of cap space this offseason to make the necessary improvements, which also involved releasing some fan-favorite pillars of the dynasty-era teams.
Patriots' legend unloads on Colts fans after brutal Indy 500 boos for Tom Brady

1 week ago | musketfire.com | Sara Marshall

Rob Gronkowski couldn't let Colts fans get one over on his quarterbackThroughout the Patriots' two-decade-long dynasty, the team and its players have made some enemies along the way due to their consistent dominance. It yielded new rivalries that hadn't been seen before, while fueling those from the past that remain relevant even now. Perhaps the most controversial of all continues to be with the Indianapolis Colts.
Patriots' captain now faces uphill battle just to stay on the 2025 team

1 week ago | musketfire.com | Sara Marshall

The Patriots' roster has undergone massive changes this offseason, under the watchful eye of new head coach Mike Vrabel, for the better. Most of the upgrades made had been needed for years, on both sides of the ball, which has catapulted the team into potentially winning double-digit games after back-to-back seasons of more losses than wins. Plenty more moves are expected to be made, some of which might be unexpected, like the releases of David Andrews, Ja'Whaun Bentley, and Joe Cardona.
Patriots warned against chasing flashy free agent despite defensive fit

1 week ago | musketfire.com | Sara Marshall

As the defense continues to be at the forefront of likely upgrades for the Patriots this offseason, potential help has now extended to the secondary. Although the roster is packed with talent, with cornerbacks Carlton Davis and Christian Gonzalez and safeties Kyle Dugger and Jabrill Peppers ready to lead the way, there is still room for more depth to be added.