Mike Reiss Sep 6, 2026, 05:11 PM ET New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh Mc Daniels تحدث إلى وسائل الإعلام قبل افتتاح الموسم ضد Seattle Seahawks. Mc Daniels تحمل المسؤولية الكاملة عن خسارة Super Bowl LX، مؤكداً أنه لم يؤدِ عملاً جيداً بما يكفي حيث 'out-everythinged' Patriots. وأكد أنه رغم التعلم من الدروس، فإن اللعبة القادمة ستكون مختلفة بسبب اللاعبين الجدد وتغييرات التشكيلة. سيلعب Patriots مع الرباعي المحترف Drake Maye، الذي تم sack له 6 مرات في الهزيمة الفبرية. The offensive line has been reshaped, with former Jets first-round pick Alijah Vera-Tucker starting at left guard alongside Will Campbell and Jared Wilson.

Campbell, recovering from a sprained MCL, has shown a positive mindset during camp. Maye and the starters did not play in preseason games, but Mc Daniels expressed confidence in the game plan. The Patriots opened as short-handed at running back, with Tre Veyon Henderson sidelined after an ankle injury.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold and most starters also sat out the preseason. Mc Daniels noted that opening day requires adaptation, as opponents reveal strategies in the first quarter. The team will practice Monday before traveling to Seattle later in the day.