Mike Reiss Sep 6, 2026, 05:11 PM ET El coordinador ofensivo de los New England Patriots, Josh Mc Daniels, habló con los medios antes del encabezamiento de la temporada contra los Seattle Seahawks. Mc Daniels asumió toda la responsabilidad por la pérdida en el Super Bowl LX, afirmando que no hizo un trabajo lo suficientemente bueno ya que Seattle 'out-everythinged' a los Patriots. Destacó que, aunque se aprendieron lecciones, el próximo juego será diferente debido a nuevos jugadores y cambios en el alineamiento.

Los Patriots presentarán al quarterback novato Drake Maye, quien fue sackado seis veces en la derrota de febrero. 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.