Does anyone think there is a chance Mayo is one and done?

[RobertWeathers]

Alex Van Pelt says Drake Maye will start in Week 18, intends for him to play whole game

On Thursday, New England Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt told the media before practice that rookie quarterback Drake Maye will start in Week 18, and that he intends for him to play whole game.

www.audacy.com

Kiss the 1 goodbye

Parting gift FU

So interesting how this is coming from AVP and not Mayo.

 

[Ross12]

I think it's all clicks related. They know talking about hot seat-itis gets clicks. No one wants to hear them say he's safe and the Krafts aren't going to blow it up. The opposite draws eyeballs.

Yeah but there's a difference between saying it and going on a long diatribe about it. Also, Breer is a national reporter and isn't beholden to getting clicks for 98.5 The Sports Hub.

 

[NCPATSFAN1971]

Agreed that the coaching needs to change but I find the attacks against Wolf to be unfounded.

He resigned key players, didn't overspend on overrated vets in a weak FA class just to make a splash.

He did the smart thing and drafted the right guy at #3, other GMs might have been cute and traded back.

He had a trade in place with the Bills to move up for Legette but was screwed over. His problem there was inexperience. Seems like he was banking on that trade up and didn't have a good plan in place when that fell through.

Polk was terrible pick. Caledon Wallace too early but not looking good. Layden Robinson shows promise. Baker is not working out. Who knows how Milton is looking but he maybe a serviceable back up QB that will save cap space for other positions for a couple seasons.

Nothing stands out as egregious, not like he chose Mayo and is super committed to him. Wasn't there reports that during training camp that Wolf was having doubts about Mayo being the HC?

You could be right about Wolf. However, rightfully, wrongfully, and unfortunately the Polk draft really stands out especially after the Mcconkey stats on Sunday against the Pats. But given a choice of Wolf or Mayo, Mayo needs to go and he can take Covington with him.

The first game of the season was deceiving as far as the Offensive Line goes because right after that the offensive line almost became non existent. But the OL also wasn't helped by Jacoby wanting to hold onto the ball so long.

I also agree with you on Milton.

 

[Ross12]

So interesting how this is coming from AVP and not Mayo.

Because Mayo doesn't know lol

 

[Love The Drake]

Because Mayo doesn't know

How did he ever wear the Green Dot?

 

[lancerman]

You could be right about Wolf. However, rightfully, wrongfully, and unfortunately the Polk draft really stands out especially after the Mcconkey stats on Sunday against the Pats. But given a choice of Wolf or Mayo, Mayo needs to go and he can take Covington with him.

The first game of the season was deceiving as far as the Offensive Line goes because right after that the offensive line almost became non existent. But the OL also wasn't helped by Jacoby wanting to hold onto the ball so long.

I also agree with you on Milton.

A big issue is that Wolf's credibility does matter when it comes to who might want to come here to replace Mayo. It's much easier to hire a GM to put his operation in and say "hey if Mayo doesn't take a huge step up next year, you are the guy picking the HC".

 

[gobesmug]

You could be right about Wolf. However, rightfully, wrongfully, and unfortunately the Polk draft really stands out especially after the Mcconkey stats on Sunday against the Pats. But given a choice of Wolf or Mayo, Mayo needs to go and he can take Covington with him.

The first game of the season was deceiving as far as the Offensive Line goes because right after that the offensive line almost became non existent. But the OL also wasn't helped by Jacoby wanting to hold onto the ball so long.

I also agree with you on Milton.

Polk definitely stands out because they had a day to reevaluate for the start of the 2nd rd.

But I also question whether Kraft put pressure on getting an outside WR with the second pick. There were some good options at defense available at 34.

I wouldn't be opposed to Kraft firing both Wolf and Mayo and hiring A HC who picks his own GM or vice versa. I'm also not opposed to keeping Wolf and getting a new HC.

Either way Mayo Has proven he was not ready to be a HC and needs to be replaced

 

[The Gr8est]

Alex Van Pelt says Drake Maye will start in Week 18, intends for him to play whole game

On Thursday, New England Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt told the media before practice that rookie quarterback Drake Maye will start in Week 18, and that he intends for him to play whole game.

www.audacy.com

Kiss the 1 goodbye

Parting gift FU

I’m fine with that if Drake leaves once Allen leaves.

 

[The Gr8est]

You could be right about Wolf. However, rightfully, wrongfully, and unfortunately the Polk draft really stands out especially after the Mcconkey stats on Sunday against the Pats. But given a choice of Wolf or Mayo, Mayo needs to go and he can take Covington with him.

The first game of the season was deceiving as far as the Offensive Line goes because right after that the offensive line almost became non existent. But the OL also wasn't helped by Jacoby wanting to hold onto the ball so long.

I also agree with you on Milton.

I was a McConkey guy too, but trying to clearly evaluate this.

How would McConkey have done under our current horrible caching staff?

 

[RobertWeathers]

I was a McConkey guy too, but trying to clearly evaluate this.

How would McConkey have done under our current horrible caching staff?

40 catches 300yds 1 TD

 

[RobertWeathers]

I think what's key here is that weeks ago Breer was a "Mayo is definitely safe" guy. Now he says it all needs to be burned to the ground. Is this really JUST HIS OPINION or does he know something?

I'm not a big fan of Breer he comes from the school of hearing things/rumblings which are off the record and creates/opines a narrative/opinion.

That way he is delivering on content but also maintaing some level of journalistic integrity.

I absolutely think there is something to what he is saying.

 

[Steve102]

Yeah but there's a difference between saying it and going on a long diatribe about it. Also, Breer is a national reporter and isn't beholden to getting clicks for 98.5 The Sports Hub.

No, but clicks for himself, he makes himself relevant. I am not saying that he's not right, I think he is, but he's calling the Krafts on the carpet by saying the organization as a whole used to be Bill, now it's still Bill's system but no Bill. He's saying he whole thing needs to be junked, and I think he's right. The question is whether or not the Krafts see it. I am guessing they don't, just as Jerry Jones doesn't see that he's part of the problem in Dallas.

 

[Ross12]

No, but clicks for himself, he makes himself relevant. I am not saying that he's not right, I think he is, but he's calling the Krafts on the carpet by saying the organization as a whole used to be Bill, now it's still Bill's system but no Bill. He's saying he whole thing needs to be junked, and I think he's right. The question is whether or not the Krafts see it. I am guessing they don't, just as Jerry Jones doesn't see that he's part of the problem in Dallas.

My thought is that perhaps he might know that the Krafts are intent on firing Mayo - but only because they are going to hire Vrabel. So he is coming up to the plate to say "ok great they are gonna do the thing everyone wants (fire Mayo) but not actually do it the fully correct way, and might not dump the GM either."

If it was just a matter of "will they or won't they even think about firing Mayo at all" then I feel like he would not go this deep down the rabbit hole.

 

[Love The Drake]

My thought is that perhaps he might know that the Krafts are intent on firing Mayo - but only because they are going to hire Vrabel. So he is coming up to the plate to say "ok great they are gonna do the thing everyone wants (fire Mayo) but not actually do it the fully correct way, and might not dump the GM either."

If it was just a matter of "will they or won't they even think about firing Mayo at all" then I feel like he would not go this deep down the rabbit hole.

I don’t know we’ve all been going deep down the rabbit hole since week 8

 

[Steve102]

My thought is that perhaps he might know that the Krafts are intent on firing Mayo - but only because they are going to hire Vrabel. So he is coming up to the plate to say "ok great they are gonna do the thing everyone wants (fire Mayo) but not actually do it the fully correct way, and might not dump the GM either."

If it was just a matter of "will they or won't they even think about firing Mayo at all" then I feel like he would not go this deep down the rabbit hole.

Right. Depending on his source, this could be a message from Vrabel's camp.

You guys have a much bigger mess than you think. If you want me to fix it, then we need a much bigger support staff.

 

[Love The Drake]

Right. Depending on his source, this could be a message from Vrabel's camp.

What would the message be?

 

[Steve102]

What would the message be?

See above, I edited it in after.

 

[Ross12]

Personally speaking I think there could be considerations where they bring in Vrabel but keep AVP under him, for Maye's benefit, and keep Wolf in place. Vrabel brings in his own DC/defensive staff and also replaces some people on the offensive staff like WR coach, etc. Probably keep Springer too. They give AVP and Wolf one more year and if it's still bad then Vrabel goes and finds a GM he wants to work with, and also replaces AVP. It'll be less hard to find one under Vrabel and it'll be less impactful on Maye to switch offenses in his 3rd year.

With Vrabel at the helm, they will be able to sign some free agent talent that they couldn't under Mayo and also attract better coaching talent. With that better coaching, there's reason to believe that perhaps some of these much maligned draft picks turn it around and become productive next year, along with next year's crop.

This way it is not TOO much change all at once still, especially on your young QB/offense, but you have much better leadership and in-game decision making, as well as culture.

 

[NCPATSFAN1971]

I was a McConkey guy too, but trying to clearly evaluate this.

How would McConkey have done under our current horrible caching staff?

That's a good point. Probably not so good. LOL

 

[Love The Drake]

That's a good point. Probably not so good. LOL

Not as well but pointed out he can run routes and like Zolak said you can tell if a WR has potential to become good and he sees none of that with Polk