The Drake Maye period didn’t begin as deliberate for the New England Patriots in 2024.
Jerod Mayo wasn’t the reply as head coach for this group, and the Patriots weren’t in a position to get into a lot of a groove final season.
As they enter Yr 2 of Maye below heart, the Patriots need to make some massive strikes to hopefully get again on the successful facet of historical past.
Including new skill-position gamers for Maye could possibly be an incredible begin, and Patriots analyst Greg Bedard not too long ago pledged his help for the group to exit and purchase Cooper Kupp.
“I need his smarts, his management. It is determined by the contract, on how a lot he will get, however at his age, I do know he declined on the finish of final season, however to me, simply having Cooper Kupp for an offseason and coaching camp and into the season, that’s price it for me,” Bedard stated.
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Kupp is at the moment disgruntled with the Los Angeles Rams, who’ve indicated that they’d wish to commerce him, regardless that Kupp has been loyal to the group since he got here into the league.
He didn’t essentially need out, however now that the Rams have put their ft within the sand, there’s not a lot he can do.
The Patriots may actually use his management, particularly with Maye nonetheless needing time to develop and develop as an NFL passer.
As Bedard talked about, if the cash is correct, there’s no motive why the Patriots shouldn’t go after him and add a veteran presence to the locker room.
