A new NFL rumor links the New England Patriots to a surprising blockbuster trade with a top rival to get Drake Maye an elite target in 2025.

While the team still isn’t operating with a traditional front-office hierarchy, it doesn’t sound like there will be any power struggle between some of the team’s major voices.

So far, so good. The Patriots are making the right hires this offseason and appear headed toward a real rebound in 2025.

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