"The Patriots' starting quarterback is set in stone. It's an MVP-level quarterback, Drake Maye. Maye took the team to the Super Bowl in his second season, and only missed out on the MVP award by a hair."
"Despite a shoulder injury, he achieved all but the final win. If he's fully healthy all the way in 2026, he may be able to climb even that hurdle and take home the Lombardi."
"The offensive backfield starters may change depending on alignment. The Patriots signed a true fullback in free agency away from the Buffalo Bills in a 6'1", 255-pound battering ram named Reggie Gilliam."
"If not well-versed in using a dual-threat quarterback, Offensive Coordinator Josh McDaniels is certainly attuned to the use of a fullback in his offenses."
The New England Patriots are finalizing their 90-man roster for the 2026 NFL season, aiming to reduce it to 53 players by the first game. The draft added players to various positions, but none of the offensive draftees are expected to start. The starting offense will see changes from 2025, with veterans brought in through free agency. Drake Maye, an MVP-level quarterback, leads the offense, while the backfield may see changes with the addition of fullback Reggie Gilliam, enhancing the team's offensive strategy.
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