Patriots' Mike Vrabel addresses issues with playcalling this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 3:53 AM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel spoke about the team's offensive struggles during a recent appearance on The Greg Hill Show. The Patriots are averaging just 15.0 points per game and have committed six turnovers in the first two weeks of the season. Criticism targets quarterback Drake Maye's performance, as well as predictability in offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels' playcalling. Vrabel emphasized that player execution is crucial and highlighted the need for the team to establish a rhythm. Analyst Dan Orlovsky pointed to unaggressive calling as a factor in Maye's performance, noting that his confidence appears lacking. The Patriots aim to improve in Week 3 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
- •Patriots score 15.0 points per game, facing six turnovers already.
- •Vrabel stresses the importance of execution over playcalling.
- •Analyst Orlovsky critiques Maye's confidence and play approach.
- •Patriots look to improve against the Jaguars in Week 3.
- 5:20 AMYahoo Sports — Mike Vrabel makes blunt ‘dog’ admission on Patriots playcalling amid Drake Maye concerns
- 3:53 AMYahoo Sports — Patriots HC Mike Vrabel Shares Brutal Truth About Playcalling
"Through the first two weeks of the season, the offense has become a major concern for the New England Patriots. They’re scoring just 15.0 points per game and are up to six turnovers in those two games.That has, unsurprisingly, led to a major blame game going around. Much has landed on the shoulders of quarterback […] The post Patriots HC Mike Vrabel Shares Brutal Truth About Playcalling appeared first on HEAVY.
"Mike Vrabel has admitted that some New England Patriots play calls have been “dog ****” as questions continue to grow around the offence and quarterback Drake Maye. The Patriots have scored just 15 points per game through their opening two games and have already committed six turnovers, putting pressure on an offence expected to perform at a much higher level.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 5:20 AMMike Vrabel makes blunt ‘dog’ admission on Patriots playcalling amid Drake Maye concerns
Mike Vrabel has admitted that some New England Patriots play calls have been “dog ****” as questions continue to grow around the offence and quarterback Drake Maye. The Patriots have scored just 15 points per game through their opening two games and have already committed six turnovers, putting pressure on an offence expected to perform at a much higher level.
- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 3:53 AMPatriots HC Mike Vrabel Shares Brutal Truth About Playcalling
Through the first two weeks of the season, the offense has become a major concern for the New England Patriots. They’re scoring just 15.0 points per game and are up to six turnovers in those two games.That has, unsurprisingly, led to a major blame game going around. Much has landed on the shoulders of quarterback […] The post Patriots HC Mike Vrabel Shares Brutal Truth About Playcalling appeared first on HEAVY.
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