"His efficiency noticeably tailed off in the postseason, though, and that's led to a massive shift in the national narrative. All of a sudden, the schedule was once again most responsible for Maye's franchise-record 72 percent completions and NFL-high yards-per-attempt average. All Patriots fans can do is bite their tongue and wait for their team's 2026 encore, which will feature a more seasoned Maye entering Year 2 in Josh McDaniels' system."
"According to Patriots reporter Evan Lazar, Maye has had a different offensive coordinator every year since his redshirt season at North Carolina. 2022 - Phil Longo 2023 - Chip Lindsey 2024 - Alex Van Pelt 2025 - Josh McDaniels Continuity should be the word Patriots fans hold onto entering a massive offseason for the Vrabel-Maye era. The bricks are currently being laid in Foxboro, and the stability around Maye just got a boost beyond McDaniels that should serve the young QB well next season."
Drake Maye completed his first full regular season as an NFL starter as an All-Pro-caliber quarterback and a potential MVP who produced unprecedented results for a 23-year-old. His efficiency declined in the postseason, prompting critics to attribute his regular-season numbers to a favorable schedule. The Patriots won the AFC East and will enter 2026 with Maye returning for Year 2 under Josh McDaniels' system. Maye has experienced a different offensive coordinator each season since his redshirt year at North Carolina: Phil Longo (2022), Chip Lindsey (2023), Alex Van Pelt (2024) and Josh McDaniels (2025). Greater coaching continuity should aid his development.
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