Worse, though, has been the way the Patriots have been losing. The team has elevated rookie Drake Maye into the starting role, and there is little doubt that he has star potential, with a big arm and impressive accuracy.

The New England Patriots are expected to retain Jerod Mayo as the head coach going into the 2025 season, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. Mayo has struggled in his first season as head coach with the Patriots.

The Patriots were within reach of drafting him with the No. 34 overall pick, but they opted to trade that pick to the Chargers, who moved up to take him instead. Meanwhile, the Patriots moved down to No. 37 and used that pick on Ja’Lynn Polk.