In the context of a New England Patriots team rebuilding for 2025, the off-field development of rookie quarterback Drake Maye will be crucial for the franchise's success. Here's why.

The New England Patriots could make an even bigger statement about their belief in second-year quarterback Drake Maye. Already having signed Stefon Diggs, what if they traded for another receiver? That's what ESPN insider Bill Barnwell suggests in his latest NFL mock draft.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass - Drake Maye has a very good reason to be excited after the New England Patriots signed Stefon Diggs to a three-year deal. And during his introductory press conference, Diggs proved that he's also looking forward to playing with the promising second-year quarterback.

The New England Patriots finally landed a top-tier receiver in free agency with the Stefon Diggs signing, but that doesn't mean their work is done at the wide receiver position. From a production standpoint,

New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs won't ask to take Ja’Lynn Polk’s number. Polk wears the No. 1 jersey, which is the same number that Diggs wore with the Houston Texans last season. Diggs is looking to be a veteran presence in a Patriots receivers room that needs experience.

Stefon Diggs had a blunt reason for why he'll continue to be productive as a wide receiver for the New England Patriots.