Patriots' Maye & Gonzalez: Future Stars & Contract Extensions

0:00On March 30th, the New England Patriots are banking on quarterback Drake May and quarterback Christian Gonzales as their future stars. Both made the Pro Bowl last season and helped fuel the team's surprise run to Super Bowl 60. At 23 years old each, they're seen as cornerstone players for Coach Mike Ravel Squad, but locking them in means big contract extensions. Down the line, owner Robert Kraft spoke to reporters at the NFL annual meetings in Arizona this week. He sounded optimistic about getting deals done for both guys, despite the salary cap limits. Kraft said they leave the timing and decisions to Ravel and exec Elia Wolfe, noting it's smarter to sign early for better value. These two shown bright in the playoffs, with Gonzales notching three past breakups in the Super Bowl alone. Drafted a year ahead of May, the cornerbacks rookie contract runs through next season, and the team plans to pick up his fifth year option for 2027. Fans and analysts see him as an elite talent already developing into

1:00a leader. Elia Wolfe backed that up on a recent show, calling Gonzales one of the best at his position and just getting started. The front office has made it clear they want to extend him this offseason. For May, who earned second team all pro honors, eligibility hits in another year, with his deal going through 2027 and a team option for 2028. That sets up an exciting window for the Patriots to build around this duo long term, keeping the momentum rolling from the breakout year. You've been listening to NFL news today, AI-powered football coverage.