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 staff, and the Patriots weren’t capable of get into a lot of a groove final season.
As they enter 12 months 2 of Maye underneath heart, the Patriots wish to make some massive strikes to hopefully get again on the profitable facet of historical past.
Including new skill-position gamers for Maye could possibly be an incredible begin, and Patriots analyst Greg Bedard just lately pledged his help for the staff 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 mentioned.
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Kupp is at present disgruntled with the Los Angeles Rams, who’ve indicated that they’d wish to commerce him, although Kupp has been loyal to the staff 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 might 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 cause why the Patriots shouldn’t go after him and add a veteran presence to the locker room.
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