Jerod Mayo lasted just one season with the New England Patriots before being fired, and it doesn't seem like any of his now-former players are coming to his def

Teammate Christian Gonzalez called him a superstar, one that could elevate the team to playoff contention as soon as next season. Coach Mike Vrabel listed him as one of the reasons he was interested in taking the job. Former players expressed confidence that the return of offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels will only maximize Maye.

The Pro Bowl wasn't just fun and games for New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, who also did a little recruiting while in Orlando, Florida.

You could debate whether Drake Maye, who didn’t make his first NFL start until Week 6 and finished 23rd in the league in passer rating, deserved to be at this year’s Pro Bowl festivities. But the New England Patriots rookie clearly made the most of his invite to Orlando.

Drake Maye isn't sweating having to learn another new offense. He's excited and has already looked through New England's video database.

Maye was throwing to wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase, Jerry Jeudy, Nico Collins and Brian Thomas Jr. in the Pro Bowl Games. None of those players will be free agents this offseason, but Chase is set to play on his fifth-year option in 2025 without a contract extension currently in place.

The Patriots are on track in their continued efforts to rebuild the team. They hired Mike Vrabel as the new head coach and lead visionary on the journey. The combination of Maye and Vrabel could be the building blocks for an eventual return to prominence for the once-great organization.

The New England Patriots made some significant overhauls to their coaching staff this offseason, but the one addition that clearly shines above the rest is Mike