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Patriots spent NFL draft focused on offense, adding QB and support around him

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — A smattering of Patriots fans stood outside the gates to Gillette Stadium on Friday hoping to catch a glimpse of the franchise’s latest attempt to find its next franchise quarterback.

Drake Maye, who was selected third overall by New England in the opening round of Thursday’s NFL draft was about to meet with reporters for photos on the field.

Fans were already wearing Patriots’ Maye jerseys, complete with the No. 10 that he wore in college at North Carolina.

That number, coincidentally, was also worn by former New England quarterback Mac Jones, who was traded earlier this offseason.