Now, McDaniels has to develop that same rapport with Maye. "Coach has been great with asking about stuff I like -- stuff I like from last year that we ran. Stuff that I like that

Drake Maye is eager to anchor the New England Patriots offense under Josh McDaniels in 2025. McDaniels returns to Foxborough for his third stint as New England's offensive coordinator. He worked under Bill Belichick from 2001 to 2008 and from 2012 to 2021 before a short stop as the Las Vegas

Drake Maye had an up-and-down rookie year for the Patriots in 2024. But the organization has made significant moves to set up the 2024 No. 3 overall pick for more success in 2025 — including bringing back Josh McDaniels to be the team’s offensive coordinator under head coach Mike Vrabel.