New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo recently acknowledged that historically, the team’s defense has always been ahead of the offense during training camp. This was evident during Sunday’s practice, where the offense, led by quarterback Jacoby Brissett, struggled to find its footing. The offense is still adjusting to a new system under offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt, leading to some misfires and miscues during team drills.
Brissett faced challenges during practice, with his first few passes deflected or broken up by the defense. However, he settled down later in the session, finishing 8-of-13 overall. Rookie Drake Maye also had some struggles early on but managed to complete 11-of-16 passes in practice. Backup quarterbacks Joe Milton III and Bailey Zappe also had their share of ups and downs during the session.
Overall, it was a challenging day for the Patriots’ offense as they worked to gel together and adapt to a new scheme. The team will continue to push forward as they prepare for their upcoming practices in pads. The competition between the offense and defense during training camp will likely continue to evolve as the team works towards the start of the regular season.
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