A lot has been reported and speculated regarding the final three weeks of the 2024 season and the status of Jerod Mayo's future with the Patriots. The running narrative had been he was coaching for his job during the final stretch of the year,

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 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.

The New England Patriots have received a lot more than they expected from rookie quarterback Drake Maye in his first NFL season. Not only has Maye taken over as the starting quarterback, he has already been showing off superstar potential.

New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo indicated on Thursday that the tight end room was the most consistent room for the organization. The tight ends have been a major source of production for the offense, as rookie quarterback Drake Maye has leaned heavily on Hunter Henry and Austin Hooper this season.