Despite the Patriots notching just a 4-13 record last season, Maye finished his rookie campaign throwing for 2,276 yards, scoring 17 total touchdowns, and being named a Pro Bowl alternate. Under new head coach Mike Vrabel and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, many expect him to make a sizeable Year 2 leap.

Though Bill Belichick has been gone for over a year, Drake Maye believes his influence is still being felt in Foxborough.

Bill Belichick didn't explain the criteria for making the team, but Christian Gonzalez was one of the top corners in 2024.

Drake Maye sees how North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick's presence still looms large over the Patriots organization.