Patriots takeaways: Why Josh McDaniels isn't concerned about Drake Maye or the offense

Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels said he isn’t worried about Drake Maye’s struggles or the offense’s early-season inefficiency as New England prepares for Week 3 against Jacksonville. McDaniels pointed to past Patriots starts—falling to 2-2 in 2014, 1-2 in 2018, 2-5 in 2021, and 1-2 last season before a late turnaround—to argue that early record doesn’t define the year. Through two games, New England has scored 23 total points, with turnovers contributing to the issues. Maye has been intercepted four times, and Rhamondre Stevenson lost a fumble on the first drive last week. McDaniels emphasized that improvements must come across the entire offensive group, not just at quarterback.