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Evil Empire to Underdogs: Patriots Eye 7th Super Bowl

Drake Maye credits Tom Brady's advice on hard work and no shortcuts as key to his breakout second season leading the Patriots to their 12th Super Bowl appearance.

  • On Feb. 2, 2026, Drake Maye credited Tom Brady with advising that 'there's no shortcuts to it' as he led the Patriots to the Super Bowl.
  • On this year, after a 3-14 season that led to Jerod Mayo's firing, Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels helped Drake Maye flourish.
  • He completed 72% of his passes during the regular season, throwing for 4,394 yards with 31 touchdowns and leading playoff wins over the Chargers, Texans, and Broncos.
  • Maye is a favorite for the NFL Most Valuable Player award and could match Tom Brady by earning his first Super Bowl ring in his second NFL season.
  • Positioned as underdogs, the Patriots aim for a seventh Lombardi trophy, surpassing the Steelers, while Vrabel emphasizes building a program, not a dynasty.
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Evil Empire to underdogs: Patriots eye 7th Super Bowl

When Tom Brady and the New England Patriots won six Super Bowls from 12 appearances, their dominant dynasty was often dubbed the "Evil Empire."

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