How did the New England Patriots do in the first draft of the Mike Vrabel era? It’ll take a few years to really know. But the early signs are positive as New England rounded a talented group with a clear mission in the early rounds: building around quarterback Drake Maye.

The New England Patriots are currently sitting in the doldrums of the NFL. The once dominant organization has since posted back-to-back 4-13 seasons, and is now on its third coach in as many years. While things have certainly taken a turn for the worst for Robert Kraft's team as of late, there is hope that the Patriots will claw back to relevancy.