Daily news and links for Wednesday.
TEAM TALK
- Evan Lazar discusses the start of ‘the Maye era’ as the rookie will be under center for the Patriots vs. the Texans on Sunday at Gillette Stadium. ‘The question for Van Pelt and the offensive staff is how they will devise a game plan to set Maye up for success’.
- Mike Dussault tackles this wee’s Patriots Mailbag: OL stability, London calling and glancing at the 2025 draft.
- Paul Perillo’s NFL Notes: After another lackluster offensive effort, Maye’s time is near.
- Transactions: The Patriots announced they have released DE Jamree Kromah from the 53-man roster and G Jerome Carvin and WR Matt Landers from the practice squad. In addition, the Patriots signed C Sincere Haynesworth to the practice squad.
- Alexandra Francisco spotlights the ‘Annual Deatrich Wise Jr. Block Party’ that gave away 6,000 lbs. of quality whole foods to the Mattapan community. “We’re in hard times.”
- Sights and Sounds: Week 5 vs. Miami Dolphins. (2.38 min. video)
- Mic’d Up: Kendrick Bourne vs. Dolphins. (4.40 min. video)
- Patriots Unfiltered: The silver lining in loss to Dolphins; Around the NFL. (2 hours)
LOCAL LINKS
- Tom E. Curran makes a case that starting Drake Maye is a necessary change despite the risks. “In the NFL if you’re not getting the results that you want, you have to change.”
- Karen Guregian says the Patriots are taking a huge gamble that Drake Maye can save the day.
- Andrew Callahan feels the Patriots are rushing Drake Maye into the starting job, and questions if it will backfire.
- Tim Crowley gives us three reasons the Patriots will regret starting Drake Maye vs. Texans. 1. Injury risk.
- Jerry Thornton shares some thoughts as ‘Drake Maye’s assault on the world’ begins this Sunday.
- Mark Daniels writes this will be a trial by fire for rookie Drake Maye, it’s trial by fire. Here’s a look at how other QBs have fared against a tough Houston defense.
- Nick Goss points out Drake Maye will face tough test vs. Texans defense in Patriots debut.
- Alex Barth identifies the 5 non-QB Patriots most impacted by the QB switch to Drake Maye. 1. Pop Douglas.
- Meghan Ottolini explains how the Patriots opting to start Drake Maye against the Texans is signaling desperation.
- Tony Massarotti rants about everything that’s wrong with the Patriots starting Drake Maye.
- Jason Ounpraseuth urges Pats fans to purge their Mac Jones nightmares and not put them on Drake Maye, “Fans need to sit back and relax for a bit.”
- Nick Wright takes a look at what’s causing the Patriots’ disastrous 2024 season.
- Ian Logue mentions the pressure building locally on Jerod Mayo after five weeks: “He’s not the guy.”
- Tom Carroll notes Jerod Mayo says dropping Alex Van Pelt as the offensive play caller is ‘not under consideration’.
- Taylor Kyles and Mike Kadlick discuss if OC Alex Van Pelt should be on the hot seat. (4 min. video)
- Karen Guregian hears from David Andrews on the nature of his injury and his future plans. Andrews wants to play next season.
- Khari Thompson highlights David Andrews and Dante Scarnecchia telling stories on “The Quick Snap” podcast.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Kyle Soppe (ProFootballNetwork) NFL Week 6 Stats and Insights: Fantasy, betting, and other notes for every game.
- Mark Maske (Washington Post) Drake Maye is set to make his first NFL start Sunday for the Patriots.
- Liam McKeone (SI) Drake Maye to make first NFL start in Patriots’ Week 6 clash vs. Texans.
- Myles Simmons (ProFootballTalk) Jerod Mayo on QBs: Every day we’re all being evaluated, and there’s no difference now.
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Texans call WR Nico Collins week-to-week with hamstring injury.
- Kristen Wong (SI) Here’s an old clip of Belichick and Parcells wanting NOTHING to do with the Jets.
- Conor Orr (SI) The timing of Robert Saleh’s firing is tough to explain, but it does fit a pattern; The decision stunned people in the Jets’ building Tuesday, though it fits a pattern of chaotic and near-constant shake-ups.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Robert Saleh firing leaves Dan Campbell, Nick Sirianni as last coaches hired in 2021.
- Ryan Phillips (SI) Jim Irsay fires back at Bill Belichick’s accusation that Colts ‘piped in’ crowd noise. /Give it a rest, Jim. Everyone knows. It’s okay.