Mike Reiss Sep 6, 2026, 05:11 PM ET Koordinator ofensif New England Patriots, Josh Mc Daniels, berbicara kepada media sebelum pembuka musim melawan Seattle Seahawks. Mc Daniels mengambil tanggung jawab penuh atas kekalahan di Super Bowl LX, menyatakan bahwa dia tidak melakukan pekerjaan yang cukup baik karena Seattle 'out-everythinged' Patriots. Dia menekankan bahwa meskipun pelajaran telah dipelajari, pertandingan mendatang akan berbeda karena pemain baru dan perubahan roster.

Patriots akan menampilkan quarterback rookie Drake Maye, yang disack enam kali dalam kekalahan Februari. 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.