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New England overcame their faults and reached the Super Bowl, thanks in large part to Drake Maye's relatively cheap rookie salary.
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Maye's cheap rookie deal helped Patriots reach Super Bowl despite injuries.

Drake Maye's relatively cheap rookie salary was a key factor in the Patriots' ability to overcome significant IR hits to their payroll and reach the Super Bowl in 2026; his cost-effective contract allowed the team to build a stronger supporting cast despite injuries to higher-paid players.

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