Mike Masala previously served as the Managing Editor of USA TODAY's Dolphins Wire as well as a contributing writer at Patriots Wire. A lifelong New England resident, he is the self-proclaimed captain and lone member of the Laurence Maroney Fan Club. Follow on Twitter/X: @Mike_Masala

The New England Patriots are taking Drake Maye's development seriously to avoid the mistakes they made in the past. On Wednesday, Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer revealed the Kraft family had called people to ask about the best ways to handle and develop a young quarterback.

Drake Maye led the Patriots to his second win as a starting quarterback on Sunday, but he's been working off the field, too.