Mike Reiss 9月6日, 2026日, 下午5:11 ET 新英格兰 Patriots 的 Offensive Coordinator Josh Mc Daniels 在迎战 Seattle Seahawks 的赛季开幕战前接受了媒体采访。Mc Daniels 承担了 Super Bowl LX 失败的全部责任, 表示他的工作做得不够好, 因为 Seattle 'out-everythinged' 了 Patriots。他强调, 尽管吸取了教训, 但由于新球员和名单变更, 下一场比赛将会不同。Patriots 将使用新秀 quarterback Drake Maye, 他在2月的失败中被 sacked 六次。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.