"Hope has been renewed in Foxborough, with the arrival of Mike Vrabel as head coach and plenty of roster turnover raising expectations for a team that has posted back-to-back four-win seasons. But as the Patriots open regular-season action on Sunday afternoon against the Raiders, there are still plenty of question marks surrounding a team looking to re-establish itself as a playoff contender."
"For all of the intrigue and concerns hovering over several areas of New England's roster, the most consequential development for the Patriots is the development of Drake Maye in 2025. After showcasing his potential as a dual-threat playmaker last season, the third pick in the 2024 NFL Draft continues to assure Patriots fans that they have a potential franchise fixture in place under center this fall."
Mike Vrabel becomes head coach amid significant roster turnover as the Patriots aim to recover from consecutive four-win seasons and re-establish playoff credibility. Regular-season opener against the Raiders arrives with lingering question marks across the roster. Drake Maye is projected to solidify his role as a dual-threat quarterback, finishing with 26 passing touchdowns, four rushing scores, and 13 interceptions despite an inconsistent offensive line and lack of a true No. 1 receiver. TreVeyon Henderson projects to surpass 1,000 rushing yards within a deep backfield that includes Rhamondre Stevenson and Antonio Gibson.
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