New England Patriots’ Drake Maye Sparks 12-Year Prediction From NFL Insider

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The New England Patriots went from a 4-13 team to an AFC champion in the span of one season. The Patriots finished 14-3, won three playoff games and reached Super Bowl LX before falling 29-13 to Seattle. Schefter Sees Maye Extending Patriots’ WindowThe “next dozen years” portion of Schefter’s comment is what stands out. Patriots Give Maye More Help Entering 2026New England also used the offseason to provide Maye with a more powerul receiving corps for Year 3. Brown has surpassed 1,000 receiving yards in six of his seven NFL seasons and finished 2025 with 78 catches for 1,003 yards and seven touchdowns.