Thus far, our “Year Two Leap Candidates” series for the New England Patriots in 2026 has focused solely on second-year players. A logical approach when discussing breakout candidates entering their sophomore years — but that strategy may not fully encompass all of the sophomore bumps New England is hoping to see on the field this season.
For the first time since 2022, Patriots’ quarterback Drake Maye enters the year with cohesion on his coaching staff, specifically at offensive coordinator. From his redshirt sophomore year with the North Carolina Tar Heels onward, each new season has brought about a change at the
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