Despite the turbulence surrounding him, Maye has several highlights and impressive showings across the Patriots' bumpy season, providing the confidence to hand him the keys to the franchise. Yet, the third-overall pick still has his eyes set on making strong steps forward during this coming offseason into his second year.

Speaking for the first time since the New England Patriots hired head coach Mike Vrabel, quarterback Drake Maye says he's "excited" to work with the experienced coach and to learn from new offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.