Josh McDaniels accepts responsibility for Patriots loss in Super Bowl LX
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Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Patriots coach Josh McDaniels addressed the team's performance in Super Bowl LX during a media session on September 6. The Patriots struggled to contain the Seahawks defense, which pressured quarterback Drake Maye throughout the February title game. McDaniels acknowledged his role in the defeat and stated that he failed to prepare the offense adequately for the defensive pressure applied by Seattle. He insisted the blame for the tactical shortcomings rested with him rather than the players on the field. This admission follows the conclusion of the previous season, with the team now looking to improve upon its offensive performance as the new campaign begins.
- •Josh McDaniels evaluated the Patriots offensive performance in Super Bowl LX.
- •The Seahawks defensive pressure caused significant issues for quarterback Drake Maye in February.
- •McDaniels attributed the tactical failure in the championship game to his own preparation.
- •The Patriots are assessing past shortcomings ahead of the current football season.
- 10:15 PMESPN NFL — Patriots' McDaniels hopes to right SB LX wrongs
"Josh McDaniels didn't mince words when asked what he learned from how the Seahawks terrorized quarterback Drake Maye in Super Bowl LX in February. "I didn't do a good enough job. Point it at me," he said.
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