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New England Patriots links 5/22/25 – Has Josh McDaniels streamlined the offense?

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NFL: MAY 20 New England Patriots OTA
Hunter Henry leaps for a catch during OTAs | Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

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  • Karen Guregian notes that back in April, Josh McDaniels talked at length about simplifying the offense to make it easier for players to pick up. But Hunter Henry had an interesting answer when asked if he’s noticed much of a difference. “It’s pretty similar to the past, to be honest with you, in a lot of ways. Obviously, I think compiling stuff, there’s definitely some new stuff. So I guess you guys will have to keep watching.”
  • Jason Ounpraseuth warns Patriots fans to not fall for the panic bait and overreact to Drake Maye’s OTA struggles.
  • Sara Marshall spotlights rookie Craig Woodson, the Pats’ most disliked draft pick who was among the most impressive during rookie minicamp.
  • Justin Trombino looks at the early Patriots schedule and sees a huge test ahead for Will Campbell.
  • Mark Daniels highlights how CB Christian Gonzalez was impressed with Patriots rookie receiver Kyle Williams.
  • Matthew Schmidt identifies one major problem the Patriots have not yet solved: The interior of the offensive line remains a significant question mark.
  • Ryan McLaughlin mentions how Mike Vrabel finds inspiration from everyday working class people.
  • Sara Marshall reports how Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf have established a good working dynamic.
  • Alex Barth explains why the Patriots are on the right side of history with their Tush Push vote.
  • Mark Daniels and Karen Guregian report the Patriots worked out former Detroit Lions starting CB Jerry Jacobs. They aren’t expected to sign Jacobs at this time according to reports.
  • Lauren Campbell relays Keyshawn Johnson detailing the ‘craziest’ sideline fight he saw that involved Bill Belichick.
  • Nick O’Malley catches up with former LB Adalius Thomas, the former Patriots free-agent bust who famously didn’t own a flying car. /Thomas played well in 2007, but copped a real bad attitude afterward.

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