New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne sees a light at the end of the tunnel with Drake Maye, following Sunday’s 34-15 loss to the Miami Dolphins. He believes the rookie quarterback will be a major attraction for free agents in the 2025 offseason.

Kendrick Bourne shrugged off his benching last week and made an immediate impact for the New England Patriots in Week 11, catching a first-quarter touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams.

Through eight starts, Maye has shown considerable promise even as New England has struggled. That potential might help sell receivers on coming to Foxborough down the road. Patriots veteran receiver Kendrick Bourne was asked what the perception was of Maye around the NFL among other receivers.