Getty New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel speaks with quarterback Drake Maye during a 2025 game at Gillette Stadium.
The New England Patriots didn’t just win football games this season—they reshaped the energy of an entire city.
Boston Magazine recognized that impact this week, naming head coach Mike Vrabel and quarterback Drake Maye the No. 1 “Most Influential Bostonians” in its annual rankings, placing the Patriots duo at the very top of the list.
It’s a striking acknowledgment of how quickly things have changed in Foxborough.
Patriots’ Breakout Season Put Vrabel, Maye at Center of Boston
Boston Magazine’s selection
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