Is Drake Maye being overlooked heading into Year 2? We break down why the Patriots quarterback isn't getting the national respect he may deserve, including his placement at No. 22 in PFF's QB rankings and the surprising decision to rank J.J. McCarthy ahead of him before either has proven anything in the NFL. We also look at what Maye needs to improve, what he can learn from Josh Dobbs, and whether the Patriots should have brought in another experienced veteran to help with his development.

We react to Sports Illustrated's claim that the Patriots could be a sleeper playoff team in 2025. What has to go right for New England to make a serious Wild Card run? Can the offense compete with the rest of the AFC, and which players outside of Maye and Diggs need to elevate their game for the team to finish 10 and 7? We also look at the schedule and discuss what a playoff berth in Mike Vrabel’s first season would mean for the rebuild.

Later, we turn our attention to rookie pass rusher Bradyn Swinson, who is already gaining attention as a potential draft steal. We break down his college experience, his fit in Vrabel’s defense, and how he stacks up next to veterans like Harold Landry and K’Lavon Chaisson. We also highlight other rookies who impressed during OTAs and respond to your best YouTube mailbag questions.

All that and more on the latest episode of Foxboro Rush with George Balekji and Annabelle Hasselbeck.

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00:00 Patriots QB Room Outlook

17:26 Patriots Could Be a Sleeper Playoff Team

32:01 Can Bradyn Swinson Be a Surprise Contributor

41:35 Mailbag Questions

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