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Curran: Pats need to be ‘aggressively honest' with themselves this offseason

Curran: Pats need to be ‘aggressively honest' with themselves this offseason originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

The 2025 NFL offseason will be pivotal for the New England Patriots.

In addition to finding help for prized young quarterback Drake Maye, the Patriots must figure out how they want the organization to be run from the top down. That means reassessing their front-office situation, evaluating Jerod Mayo's first season as head coach, and considering overhauling a coaching staff that has been scrutinized in recent weeks.

The latest wake-up call for New England was Mayo's apparent shot at offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt after Sunday's 30-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.