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May’s rookie season was a rollercoaster. The team around him was disorganized—an inconsistent offensive line, a misfit roster of receivers, and a rookie head coach trying to adapt within the shadows of Belichick's legacy. Despite flashes of brilliance—like long throws on the run, poised decision-making, and calm under pressure—May faced harsh realities.
The Patriots finished 4-13, last in their division, with a struggling offense and a disorganized team that looked weary and disjointed. The firing of head coach Gerard Mayo after just one season underscored the franchise’s turbulent state, but May’s composure during press conferences and his willingness to accept responsibility rather than blame was a sign of maturity beyond his years.