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Patriots OC comments on ownership seeking outside help for Drake Maye

Alex Van Pelt commented on the recent report that ownership sought outside help for Drake Maye’s development

New England Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt commented on the report that ownership was seeking outside help to develop rookie quarterback Drake Maye.

The report came out on Wednesday and indicated that the organization had asked around the league for help with the quarterback’s development. Van Pelt was viewed as the coach who would work the closest with Maye, which was a role that was established early on.

The rookie has put together five solid starts for the Patriots, tallying 954 passing yards, seven touchdowns and five interceptions.

Van Pelt appeared on the “Jones & Keefe” Show on 98.5 The Sports Hub on Friday and offered his viewpoint on the report.

“I don’t read anything or see anything that’s out there in the press,” said Van Pelt. “I mean, I’m sure, we’ve got a lot invested in the guy. I think I have a good feel on how to get him ready, and I think it’s showing so far. Not worried about that at all. I’m here to develop Drake Maye, and that’s what I’m gonna do.”

Maye appears to be on an upward trajectory, and Van Pelt’s influence can be seen in his development. The bond between an offensive coordinator and first-year quarterback is generally something that isn’t wise to shake up.

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Patriots OC notices a new playmaker emerging at wide receiver

Kayshon Boutte is emerging into a key target on offense

New England Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt gave wide receiver Kayshon Boutte high praise ahead of Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans.

According to Van Pelt, Boutte has been one of the team’s “most consistent” players. The second-year wide receiver has recorded 11 catches for 185 yards and a touchdown this season.

He got more involved late in the Patriots’ comeback win over the New York Jets last week. He recorded three critical catches for 46 yards on six total targets.

“The last four weeks, his plays has been exceptional,” Van Pelt said, when speaking with media members during the week.

Boutte’s emergence could spell good things for the Patriots offense.

The team has waited for another receiver to emerge alongside DeMario Douglas as a consistent playmaker. Up to this point, that player has been the former LSU standout.

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Patriots OC Alex Van Pelt adjusts Week 8 stat sheet for offensive line

Alex Van Pelt is calling Week 8 a “zero sack day” for the Patriots’ offensive line

New England Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt was impressed with the team’s offensive line play in last week’s victory over the New York Jets.

The Patriots’ offensive line has been a hot-button issue throughout the season. They have used several different line combinations with injuries and inconsistent play on the field forcing them to constantly adjust. They have given up 27 sacks on the year, which is the second-most in the NFL.

However, their on-field play has improved recently, and Van Pelt is taking notice. He even took up for them by adjusting the stat line from two sacks to zero sacks allowed against the Jets.

The former longtime quarterbacks coach faulted the quarterbacks on those plays for not getting the ball out quickly enough.

The play of the offensive line is the key to unlocking the entire offense for the Patriots. Keeping rookie quarterback Drake Maye upright is vital for the future of the team, if they have any hopes of getting back on track.

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OC Alex Van Pelt addresses frustrations from Patriots’ wide receivers

Alex Van Pelt responded to the frustrations from the wide receivers

New England Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt acknowledged the frustrations of Patriots receivers when meeting with the media on Thursday.

Wide receiver DeMario Douglas shared his concerns about his lack of targets earlier in the year, and on Wednesday, Kayshon Boutte expressed his concerns with the offensive play-calling.

The Patriots offense started to find life with rookie quarterback Drake Maye under center in the last two games. Still, the organization ranks towards the bottom of the league in overall offensive production. They are currently ranked 30th in the NFL with 262.9 offensive yards per game.

Van Pelt addressed the concerns of the wide receivers on Thursday.

“I think we all understand we’re frustrated. … I think that group in particular has to keep its focus inward,” said Van Pelt, via the Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan.

The two leading pass-catchers in last week’s loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars for New England were tight end Hunter Henry and running back JaMycal Hasty.

We’ll see if things change in a tougher defensive matchup against the visiting New York Jets on Sunday.

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Patriots OC claims Drake Maye is ‘very different’ than start of season

Drake Maye’s improvements from the start of the season to now have been noticeable on the football feild

The goal for the New England Patriots is for rookie quarterback Drake Maye to develop and continue improving as a player, and things appear to be going according to that plan to this point, per offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt.

Maye made his first start on Sunday against the Houston Texans. He was the first Patriots quarterback to throw for three touchdowns in a game since 2022. He showed off his mobility and a strong arm in that contest.

It was a relatively rapid climb for the rookie, who sat on the bench for the first five weeks of the season. Now, he is being fully thrust into things as the starting quarterback.

Van Pelt was impressed with the quarterback’s performance on Sunday, and he indirectly commented on his development in the process, as transcribed by the Boston Herald’s Zack Cox.

The progression and development will be important for Maye, as he looks to lead the charge into a new era for the Patriots. His next test will come against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.

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Update on Patriots rookie QB Drake Maye’s knee injury ahead of Week 7

Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt comments on Drake Maye’s knee injury

New England Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt commented on the health of Drake Maye on Thursday morning.

The rookie quarterback went in for an MRI for a knee injury on Wednesday, as reported by the Boston Globe’s Ben Volin. Now, Van Pelt has a positive update on the quarterback.

“I’m not concerned. …He looked good to me yesterday,” said Van Pelt, via the Boston Herald’s Zack Cox.

Maye threw for 243 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions in his debut on Sunday against the Houston Texans. So the fact that Van Pelt isn’t too concerned is reassuring. Maye has been a full participant at practice as well.

Mobility is going to be important for Maye, as he looks to navigate the challenges of an offensive line that is still trying to find its footing. The UNC product will look to build off a promising debut start against a struggling Jacksonville Jaguars team on Sunday.

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Patriots OC Alex Van Pelt still haunted by this particular matchup

Alex Van Pelt hasn’t been able to get over his play-calling decisions in this game

New England Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt admitted Thursday that some of his play calls from the loss to the New York Jets back in September still haunt him.

The Jets defeated the Patriots by a 24-3 margin in that game.

The Patriots had 78 rushing yards on 15 carries with the team averaging 5.2 yards per carry. Through the air, however, the team only had 61 passing yards on 16 attempts.

For context, the team averaged 1.8 yards per pass attempt, and New England’s lone points of the game came on a field goal.

The Patriots’ offense ranks 31st in the NFL with the team averaging 250.8 total yards per game. The team has had trouble moving the ball through the air, as they are averaging 119.4 passing yards per game.

That ranks last in the NFL.

Van Pelt says he still thinks about some of the play calls against the Jets, even weeks later, via the Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan.

There is still time in the season for the play-calling to improve. Nevertheless, it’s hard to feel positive about the current state of the offense.

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Jerod Mayo comments on possibility of in-season change at Patriots OC

Alex Van Pelt is expected to continue as the Patriots’ offensive play-caller

New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo is not considering making an in-season change with the offensive play-caller, per MassLive’s Mark Daniels.

Some wondered if it would be a possibility due to the recent offensive struggles, including in Sunday’s loss to the Miami Dolphins.

Offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt’s situational play-calling came into question with the team getting away from the run game, despite its effectiveness.

The Patriots had 7.9 yards per carry on the ground for 151 total rushing yards, but Van Pelt only called 19 run plays.

One has to wonder if Mayo would consider changing his mind if the offensive play-calling continues to struggle. The hope is to create a stable situation for rookie quarterback Drake Maye to come in and have success right out of the gates.

The personnel needs work, but the Patriots must also be more consistent with the play-calling to give the offense a fighting chance.

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Patriots OC gets honest about implications of losing David Andrews

Alex Van Pelt weighs in on the magnitude of losing David Andrews

New England Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt discussed the implications of the injury to center David Andrews. He acknowledged that Andrews’ injury is a big loss for the offensive line.

Andrews is set to undergo season-ending surgery on his shoulder and be put on injured reserve. This leaves a big gap on the Patriots’ offensive line with their primary anchor and longtime captain gone for the season.

Van Pelt indicated that quarterback Jacoby Brissett might need to take on more pre-snap responsibilities. He also spoke about what losing Andrews means to the team.

“You can’t fill those shoes with one foot,” said Van Pelt.

This injury could affect the outlook for the rest of the Patriots’ season.

The organization’s offensive line has already struggled through the first four games. Losing Andrews will put additional pressure on others to step up and perform on the unit.

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Patriots OC says there’s a different energy with WR Kendrick Bourne back

Kendrick Bourne is already making his presence felt on the practice field

New England Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt noted that the energy at practice has been noticeably different with the return of wide receiver Kendrick Bourne.

Coach Jerod Mayo didn’t rule out the possibility of Bourne playing on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins, when speaking to reporters on Wednesday. With that being said, Bourne is making his energy felt right now.

Bourne’s return would be a major boost to the wide receiver unit. He tallied 37 catches for 460 yards and four touchdowns before his season-ending ACL injury last October.

“Man, the energy, the juice—you felt that immediately. Practice was different,” said Van Pelt. “He stepped on the field, the way that he carries himself, the energy that he plays with, that’ll be a huge boost for us in the receiving room.”

Bourne’s return would give Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett a veteran target on the field and a playmaker at a position that desperately needs help. Before going down, Bourne was the Patriots’ leading receiver.

The team hopes he can pick right back up where he left off.

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