FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — A smattering of Patriots fans stood outside the gates to Gillette Stadium on Friday hoping to catch a glimpse of the franchise’s latest attempt to find its next franchise quarterback. Drake Maye, who was selected third overall by New England in the opening round of Thursday’s NFL draft was about to meet with reporters for photos on the field. Fans were already wearing Patriots’ Maye jerseys, complete with the No. 10 that he wore in college at North Carolina. That number, coincidentally, was also worn by former New England quarterback Mac Jones, who was traded earlier this offseason. It led a few of the fans to repurpose their old Jones No. 10 Patriots jerseys by placing tape over his name and writing in Maye’s. Homemade ingenuity aside, it was emblematic of just how hopeful New England’s fanbase is that this latest move at the position — and this draft — will be the one to stabilize a team that’s gone just 29-38 since the exit of future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady. |
CPC leadership reviews disciplinary inspection reportCPC leadership reviews disciplinary inspection reportHong Kong defends new security lawFrance raises terror level after Moscow shootingHong Kong defends new security lawXi meets Dominican PMChina emphasises importance in relations with the UKChina again lodges solemn representations to Philippines regarding Ren'ai JiaoGerman politicians, and businessmen expect Scholz's visit to China to drive bilateral cooperationCatastrophic famine looms in Gaza