New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye thinks his rookie receiver teammates have the potential to make a big leap in their sophomore NFL seasons.

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye appeared with Chris Long on the “Green Light” podcast recently and was asked which players he expected to potentially step up in 2025.

We brought in two rookie receivers, Ja’Lynn Polk and Javon Baker, that were feeling it out this year,” Maye explained. “They both battled some injuries. Hopefully expecti

During an appearance on former New England Patriots defensive end Chris Long’s “Green Light” podcast, quarterback Drake Maye hinted at a possible return of the Patriots’ royal blue jersey from the 1990s to the team’s rotation of uniforms.

Polk and Baker were both expected to be important contributors as rookies for a Patriots team in the middle of a roster rebuild. However, Polk recorded just 12 receptions for 87 yards and two touchdowns over 15 games. Meanwhile, Baker finished the campaign with one catch for 12 yards across 11 contests.

The Patriots have stuck with the same uniform since Tom Brady left in 2020, but Drake Maye hints that big changes are coming for the 2025 season.

The New England Patriots are riding a wave of renewed optimism heading into the offseason, which is a stark contrast to their rocky 2024 campaign. The franchise revival began with a bold leadership shake-up,