Notes and thoughts on the Patriots’ defensive coordinator, an unconventional deep threat, contract incentives, and more.

Maye excels at placing the ball just right for his receivers in contested conditions. More in this week's notebook.

Who is the Patriots’ MVP? That’s easy. But what about their best play, best rookie, best defensive player and top assistant coach? Find out with the Herald’s midseason awards.

Now, we'll get to see what rookies Kyle Monangai and TreVeyon Henderson can do in featured roles in Week 9. Both should be considered sleepers in the majority of leagues. Let's start with Monangai, ...

While the New England Patriots will be without the services of their top running back for a Week 9 showdown with the Atlanta Falcons at Gillet ...

While the New England Patriots offense has experienced more flow than ebb through the first eight weeks of the 2025 NFL ...

Earlier in October, New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels worked to downplay rumors that he might be ...

To further illustrate that point, Maye’s latest performance against the Browns saw him join Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Peyton ...

Tom Brady is indirectly pushing Drake Maye to be the best version of himself on Sundays, thanks to Josh McDaniels.

Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels gave a vote of confidence to his running back group amid NFL trade deadline rumors.

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Josh McDaniels made his way back to Foxborough in 2025, taking over as the New England Patriots’ offensive coordinator. And somehow, this offense has turned into one of the league’s best.