If you want a sense for how impotent the New England Patriots' offense was in 2022, just ask the defenses that played them.
NFL Network's Mike Giardi did just that at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis this week, asking an NFL defensive coordinator for his thoughts on facing a Patriots offense led by first-time play-caller Matt Patricia.
Let's just say the coach's answer doesn't reflect well on New England.
The defensive coordinator noted there was a "simplicity" to the Patriots' offensive scheme, and that he and his players "felt like we could solve any problems they presented quickly.