The New England Patriots are poised to make a splash in free agency with more salary cap space ($123.5 million) than any other team in the NFL, and the wide receiver position is at the top of the to-do list after a strong rookie campaign from quarterback Drake Maye.

The New England Patriots have one of the most promising young quarterbacks in the NFL in Drake Maye. The No. 3 overall draft pick out of North Carolina completed two of every three passes he threw in his 2024 rookie season for 2,

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.

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The Patriots are taking risks with a new, efficient coaching staff led by head coach Mike Vrabel. It didn’t take long for Vrabel to find his offensive coordinator in Josh McDaniels. This will be McDaniels' third stint as offensive coordinator after his second failed attempt as an NFL head coach.

The rookie signal-caller got to throw to some of the best wide receivers in the NFL when participating in the Pro Bowl. That list of standout receivers includes Cincinnati Bengals star wideout Ja’Marr Chase and Jacksonville Jaguars’ Brian Thomas Jr.

The Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots are predicted to agree on a trade this offseason that sends a star playmaker to New England to help quarterback Drake Maye.

The list of top players the Patriots are believed to be a great suitor for continues to grow, with starting guard Trey Smith being the latest addition.