The most compelling storyline surrounding the Patriots this offseason hasn’t revolved around a specific player or coach.
It’s centered on the absence of an offensive and defensive coordinator and lack of a clear offensive play-caller as the season approaches.
In Friday night’s 20-10 preseason win over the Carolina Panthers at Gillette Stadium, though, the Patriots offered a glimpse into what the arrangement on offense could potentially look like moving forward.
Matt Patricia, officially the team’s senior football advisor/offensive line coach, communicated with quarterbacks Mac Jones, Brian Hoyer, and Bailey Zappe on Friday. Head coach Bill Belichick clarified that that doesn’t necessarily mean the process is that simple.