McDaniels and Maye Aim Higher | NFL News

0:00It's September 7th. Welcome in. This is NFL News Today, where the league meets AI. I'm Cory with the story. The New England Patriots went from a struggling offense to a super bowl contender in just one season, and a big reason for that was offensive. Coordinator Josh McDaniels Last year, the team was scoring barely more than 17 points a game, putting them near the bottom of the league. But under McDaniels, they jumped up to almost 29 points per game, making them one of the top offenses. quarterback Drake May also had a breakout year, throwing for over 4,000 yards in 31 touchdowns, earning him a pro bowl selection. Despite their regular season success, reaching the Super Bowl, the championship game itself was a tough loss. The offense struggled against the Seattle Seahawks, with May facing heavy pressure and being sacked multiple times. McDaniels has taken responsibility for the Super Bowl performance, admitting he didn't prepare the team well enough for that specific matchup.

1:00He pointed out that the team had some young offensive linemen who were still developing, which contributed to the past protection issues. McDaniels has been reflecting on that loss and is focused on improving for the upcoming season. He mentioned that they've learned a lot from that experience and have made changes, hoping to avoid the same pitfalls. The team is looking to build on their progress, and the relationship between Drake May and new White receiver AJ. Brown could be a key factor in their success. This season May has shown more maturity, and his connection with Brown is something to watch. If they can develop strong chemistry on the field, it could significantly boost the Patriots chances of returning to the Super Bowl. However, they can't look too far ahead. The immediate challenge is, week one against the Seahawks. McDaniels knows they still pose a threat, and if the offensive line doesn't show improvement in protecting May, the Seahawks' past rush could exploit. Those weaknesses again. It's all about building on last year's success while addressing the critical areas that

2:01led to their Super Bowl defeat.