You could debate whether Drake Maye, who didn’t make his first NFL start until Week 6 and finished 23rd in the league in passer rating, deserved to be at this year’s Pro Bowl festivities. But the New England Patriots rookie clearly made the most of his invite to Orlando.

The Pro Bowl wasn't just fun and games for New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, who also did a little recruiting while in Orlando, Florida.

Peyton Manning appeared on “The Pat McAfee Show” and talked about Maye’s willingness to learn the game. Most notably, he said he noticed the young quarterback in a productive conversation with Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield.

Drake Maye was busy at the Pro Bowl. He recruited players to the Patriots and revealed what receivers he would sign

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye wrapped up his weekend as a Pro Bowler on Sunday with an up-and-down third quarter for the AFC.

Here are the reasons why acquiring Kupp would make sense for Vrabel, though.

When the New England Patriots selected former UNC football star Drake Maye third overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, they hoped to finally secure their first franchise quarterback since moving on from Tom Brady.

Maye had a chance to recruit top NFL talent to Foxborough, which he admitted during the " Up & Adams " podcast on Tuesday. The Patriots have a new, proven head coach in Mike Vrabel and an NFL-best $124 million in cap space.

The New England Patriots desperately need an infusion of high-end talent on their roster, especially on the offensive side of the ball. There are major weaknesses at left tackle and wide receiver, among other positions.