Patriots must acquire top receiver for Drake Maye

Drake Maye, the New England Patriots' first-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft, had a strong rookie season, playing 13 games and throwing for 2,276 yards and 15 touchdowns. The team initially planned to develop him slowly but had to start him earlier due to struggles with their previous quarterback. Despite Maye's success, the Patriots have not secured a top wide receiver to support him. They missed out on key targets like Chris Godwin and DK Metcalf, and their only addition, Mack Hollins, is not seen as a significant upgrade. An NFL analyst has warned that the Patriots need to prioritize acquiring a strong receiver to help Maye succeed. Without better offensive weapons, there are concerns that the team may waste Maye's potential.