Alex Van Pelt

According to AVP, only 85% of the playbook is in. What does that mean?

December 27, 2024
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Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt said on Thursday that 85 percent of the Patriots playbook as been installed and used this season. What does that mean? It means that the majority of the run game, passing game, screen game and short yardage running has been installed, utilized and that the team has built off of it in weekly planning. It is not unusual to only use about 85-90 percent…

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5 Areas the Patriots need to show improvement in the final quarter of the season

December 10, 2024
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Maddie Meyer/GettyImages The Patriots had their bye week this week. With four games left in the regular season, it is imperative that the team shows improvement.  Simply being competitive isn’t enough. Jerod Mayo and his staff have to show that they evaluated the team during the bye and fixed many of the issues that ail the team.  Here are five areas that the Patriots need to improve in during the…

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Mayo sets record straight on who is the boss in the building

September 3, 2024
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FOXBORO- Patriots coach Jerod Mayo met with the media on Monday and he was asked about how he delegates to his coordinators, specifically offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt.  Mayo was asked if Van Pelt has “free reign” when it comes to doing what he wants on offense. Mayo poured cold water on that notion and said that he will play a role in all facets of the team.  “It’s not…

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It was a good weekend for the first round quarterbacks…except for Drake Maye

August 11, 2024
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AP Photo/Mark Stockwell It was a good weekend for the first round quarterbacks in week one of the preseason. At least for five of the six that were drafted. Drake Maye did not play enough to make an impression.  Here is how the rookie quarterbacks did in limited action this weekend. Caleb Williams (First overall): 4/7, 95 yards, 101.8 passer rating Jayden Daniels (Second overall): 2/3, 45 yards, 1 rushing…

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A new offensive system won’t look good early

July 26, 2024
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USATI/ Patriots Wire The reaction to the Patriots new offensive system has been mixed through the first two days of practice. It is similar to the response we saw two years ago when the Patriots dabbled in west coast concepts under Matt Patricia. Enter new offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt who is actually installing the west coast offense, not playing around with it like Patricia did in 2022.  Installing a…

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Jacoby Brissett must balance the fine line between being a competitor and a mentor

July 16, 2024
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Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports The Patriots signed a familiar face in March to mentor the young quarterback they were going to be drafting in April’s draft. Veteran Jacoby Brissett signed a one year, $8 million dollar deal to be a bridge starter and to help develop the next franchise quarterback.  The team was familiar with the well traveled signal caller. The Patriots drafted Brissett in the third round of the…

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The Patriots have the personnel to make Van Pelt’s west coast offense work

July 3, 2024
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Courtesy of the Akron Beacon Journal New head coach Jerod Mayo wanted to take the Patriots in a different offensively when he was hired as the new Patriots coach in January. He wanted to get away from the Weis, McDaniels multiple offense that defined the organization’s offensive philosophy under Bill Belichick for the past 24 years. Mayo hired former Pitt great, NFL quarterback and longtime assistant Alex Van Pelt as…

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AVP calls Brissett the starter but Maye is closing on him

June 4, 2024
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New Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt met with the media on Tuesday morning prior to the Patriots final OTA practice. Van Pelt answered several questions including ones on the quarterback competition. Van Pelt made it clear. Veteran Jacoby Brissett is the team’s starter.  For now. “Jacoby, again, is our starter. He’s playing excellent football for us in the spring. And Drake is coming on. Until that changes, we’re going…

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Don’t read too much into what Mayo said about Drake Maye. It’s early

May 13, 2024
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The reaction to Patriots coach Jerod Mayo’s comments regarding Drake Maye have been the talk of this past weekend’s rookie mini-camp.  Mayo met with the media prior to Saturday’s practice and he was asked about his early impressions regarding Drake Maye.  “Early impressions of Drake? Look, he has a lot to work on. A lot to work on. But I have no doubt that he will put the time in….

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Stevenson excited for AVP’s offense & open to staying in New England long term

May 1, 2024
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Heading into a contract season, Rhamondre Stevenson is in a good position. Not only is he getting a chance to shine in a run-heavy, play action offense with Alex Van Pelt, but the Patriots have clearly shown a willingness to pay home grown guys that deserve it based on performance in this new era for the franchise. Stevenson talked about that new offense on Tuesday when he met with the…

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