Mike Reiss Sep 6, 2026, 05:11 PM ET O coordenador ofensivo dos New England Patriots, Josh Mc Daniels, falou com os meios de comunicação antes do opener da temporada contra os Seattle Seahawks. Mc Daniels assumiu toda a responsabilidade pela derrota no Super Bowl LX, afirmando que não fez um trabalho bom o suficiente porque Seattle 'out-everythinged' os Patriots. Ele enfatizou que, embora lições tenham sido aprendidas, o próximo jogo será diferente devido a novos jogadores e mudanças no elenco.

Os Patriots apresentarão o quarterback rookie Drake Maye, que foi sacked seis vezes na derrota de fevereiro. 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.