Patriots GM "tremendously satisfied" with Drake Maye's MVP runner-up season

Patriots GM Eliot Wolf expressed immense satisfaction with QB Drake Maye's significant progress in his second season, where he finished as MVP runner-up to Matthew Stafford. Maye, 23, completed an NFL-best 72% of passes for 4,394 yards, 31 TDs, and 8 INTs. Despite needing a pain-killing injection for his right shoulder before Super Bowl LX and a less-than-stellar performance, Wolf dismissed the injury as an excuse, attributing struggles to offensive rhythm. Wolf praised Maye's toughness, competitiveness, and consistent demeanor, highlighting his development.