"After an impressive rookie season in the most undesirable circumstances, the hype surrounding Patriots quarterback Drake Maye was high going into 2025. There was an overwhelming belief that he would have a big second-year jump under new leadership, and he's already accomplished that and then some, including instilling fear about New England's return to relevancy just five years after Tom Brady left for the Bucs."
"Ryan Fitzpatrick joins a long list of NFL analysts and fans not happy about the Patriots' success this season After Maye helped lead the Patriots to a comeback win over the Ravens on Monday Night Football last week, Fitzpatrick and Andrew Whitworth spoke about the impact he has already made on the team and the league, prompting the former quarterback to admit that Maye is on a path to take over the AFC East sooner rather than later."
Drake Maye produced a significant second-year leap, elevating the New England Patriots under offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and head coach Mike Vrabel. The team has transformed into legitimate AFC contenders, competing for the AFC East title and a possible No. 1 seed in the playoffs. Maye emerged as an early MVP candidate, trailing only veteran Matthew Stafford in some evaluations. Rival fans and analysts who celebrated the Patriots' decline are now uneasy about the franchise's resurgence. Former quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick publicly acknowledged Maye's rapid ascent and predicted Maye could soon dominate the AFC East.
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