"Patriots Vrabel said he appreciated Patriots' fan support even in tough times: "I want to be able to thank them when they're loud on third down." A day after the Patriots lost 20-13 in the 2025 season-opener, first-year head coach Mike Vrabel stopped by WEEI's " The Greg Hill Show " for his weekly interview. Vrabel lamented the lack of "complementary football" in the defeat against the Raiders, citing his team's disjointed nature and inability to remain composed and consistent in a close, winnable game."
"On Drake Maye, Vrabel confessed that the final stat line - the second-year quarterback threw a career-high 46 passes - was not what he wanted. "No," Vrabel quickly replied when asked if Maye's pass-happy stats were ideal. "I think the way the game went and where we had to be down two possessions [caused it]. We have to be balanced. We have to run the football better, more consistently, so that some of these play-pass opportunities show up.""
The Patriots lost 20-13 in the 2025 season opener due to a lack of complementary football and disjointed play, failing to remain composed in a close game. Improvement requires taking advantage of opportunities, better balance between run and pass, and more consistent rushing to create play-action chances. Drake Maye's career-high 46 pass attempts resulted from being behind by two possessions rather than an ideal plan. Emphasis on winning, competitive spirit, accountability, and readiness to make decisions and changes at every level is required to meet standards.
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