"One of the most important aspects a rebuilding team needs to accomplish is find their franchise quarterback and have a solidified head coach that players would want to play for. The Patriots had that for a long time with Tom Brady and Bill Belichick, but since they departed, they have struggled to get the players they need in the door."
"It's a big reason Robert Kraft hired Mike Vrabel, and it has already paid off with the reaction from players on the team and those who chose to sign with them in the offseason."
"#Patriots LB Robert Spillane comments on one of Drake Maye's throws to Kayshon Boutte:"What a dime. That's a tough throw to make. Into a dead zone like that. When you're Drake Maye, you can that s**t."(🎥: @Patriots) pic.twitter.com/d0sXyliIgc- New England Sports Fellow (@NESportsFellow) October 22, 2025"
Finding a franchise quarterback and a head coach players want to play for is crucial for a rebuilding team. The Patriots previously had that with Tom Brady and Bill Belichick but struggled after their departures to attract desired players. Robert Kraft hired Mike Vrabel to address that deficit, and player reactions and offseason signings indicate an early payoff. Drake Maye's performance and leadership this season are beginning to attract teammates and potential free agents. Mic'd-up footage captured linebacker Robert Spillane praising Maye's accuracy and toughness. Maye's on-field play and mentality bolster the Patriots' roster appeal and playoff positioning.
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