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Tom Brady publicly criticized the NFL following a shocking decision to leave New England Patriots QB Drake Maye off the All-Pro team, despite a season that marked a historic revival for the franchise. In just his second year, Maye led the Patriots to the AFC East title, ending a years-long drought and restoring the team’s contender status. With the No. 2 seed in the AFC and home-field advantage on Wild Card weekend, the league’s decision immediately became a major point of controversy. According to Brady, Drake Maye’s omission from All-Pro reflects a deeper issue in how the NFL evaluates players. “You can’t talk about the Patriots’ resurgence and then ignore the person who led that resurgence,” Brady emphasized. “Drake didn’t just play well — he changed the entire identity of the team. If that doesn’t deserve All-Pro recognition, then the criteria are broken.” Brady’s comments spread rapidly, striking a nerve with the simmering frustration among New England fans. On the field, Drake Maye proved to be the central figure in the Patriots’ success. He controlled games with poise, delivered in critical moments, and displayed leadership far beyond his years. The Patriots didn’t just win — they won convincingly, especially in decisive AFC East matchups. Being favored against the Los Angeles Chargers in the Wild Card round only reinforced the belief that Maye is indispensable to this run. The anger among Patriots fans goes beyond one missed individual honor. It revives a familiar feeling that New England continues to be undervalued on the national stage. Across social media and Boston sports radio, the same question keeps resurfacing: Does All-Pro honor real impact, or does it reward reputation? “If you only look at the numbers and not the influence,” Brady said, “you’ll always miss the players who make the biggest difference.” For the Patriots, this decision could become powerful fuel heading into the playoffs. History shows New England is often most dangerous when underestimated. If Drake Maye channels this frustration into a dominant performance against the Chargers — and beyond — the story will no longer be about an All-Pro snub, but about the NFL misjudging a star who is shaping the future of the league.