One of the alluring factors for the New England Patriots in their ongoing head coaching search is the fact that they have a talented young quarterback already in place. In fact, one head coaching candidate even went as far as predicting Drake Maye as a future top-five

Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye has returned to the game after being evaluated for a head injury following a blow to the helmet in the first quarter of New England’s matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers.

The Patriots entered Week 18 with a 4-12 record, tied with the Cleveland Browns, Tennessee Titans, and New York Giants. However, they hold a league-highest 78% chance at landing the pick thanks to their lower strength of schedule, giving them the tiebreaker.