New England Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt was asked about coach Jerod Mayo’s post-game comments after the Week 15 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
Mayo clarified his comments about the offensive coordinator earlier in the week. The comments in question had to do with why the team was not using quarterback Drake Maye as a runner more in short-yardage situations.
When asked about the usage of Maye, Mayo responded, “You said it, I didn’t.” Many took that as the Patriots coach throwing Van Pelt under the bus. However, Van Pelt explained why he viewed it differently.
“I didn’t see it. I had no idea. Then I was watching tape early in the morning and he came in and said what we had said,” said Van Pelt, via ESPN’s Mike Reiss. “I have Jerod’s back at all costs. We have a great relationship. We’re very communicative. I took no offense to that whatsoever. I think it was taken out of context, as he said. And we have a great relationship.”
The Patriots have three more games left on their schedule to make a strong impression. One has to wonder if upcoming performances could potentially impact some of the coaching jobs.
Could Van Pelt or maybe even Mayo be on the hot seat if the team continues to go off the rails?
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