{
  "id": 11741424,
  "title": "Patriots: Drake Maye's Decision-Making Criticized by Opposing NFL Coaches",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/patriots-drake-mayes-decision-making-criticized-by-opposing-nfl",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T18:18:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/patriots-drake-mayes-decision-making-criticized-by-opposing-nfl-coaches-12520754"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has struggled with decision-making in the first three games of the season, leading to criticism from opposing NFL coaches. After a 35-6 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, head coach Mike Vrabel expressed concerns about the team's overall performance and Maye's need to relax on the field. Maye's completion percentage has dropped to 63.7% for 585 yards, one touchdown, and six interceptions. While Vrabel stated that Maye did not miss any reps and the shoulder injury won't affect Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills, the presence of the injury report is a result of NFL protocols. The Patriots have the chance to improve their offense against the Bills, which could alleviate questions about Maye's performance.",
  "summary": "Opposing NFL coaches gave their take on what's going on with the New England Patriots and quarterback Drake Maye.",
  "key_points": [
    "Patriots quarterback Drake Maye criticized for poor decision-making in first three games.",
    "Head coach Mike Vrabel concerned about team performance and Maye's relaxation on field.",
    "Maye's completion rate at 63.7%, 585 yards, 1 TD, 6 interceptions."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}