It doesn’t take an astute football mind to see there isn’t much creativity for the New England Patriots offensively. However, when an astute mind such as Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner speaks, ears perk up ready to listen.
The NFL Network analyst has spent a lot of time pouring over the offensive play-calling for the Patriots this season, and admittedly, it isn’t a system he’d enjoy if he was the one under center.
If anything, he empathizes with Patriots quarterback Mac Jones, who has been increasingly vocal about his frustrations with the play-calling.
“This year, it’s very basic and simple,” said Warner, via the Boston Herald’s Karen Guregian. “That doesn’t mean it’s bad. But for a guy like me, I’d be bored to death. I’d hate to have the same concepts over and over, even if they’re good quality concepts. I like creativity. I like options as a quarterback. And, they don’t do a lot of that.”
Jones’ body language throughout the season tends to align with Warner’s comments. Particularly in the loss to the Buffalo Bills last Thursday, the Patriots appeared to be playing for field goals with nothing but running plays and short quick throws that are usually no more than six yards down the field.
The second-year quarterback was caught going on a profanity-filled sideline rant during the game against the Bills.
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During an appearance on The Greg Hill Show, Belichick claimed it was too late in the season to be talking about serious offensive changes, particularly the removal of Matt Patricia as the play-caller.
“I think we need to do what we’re doing better. I don’t think at this point making a lot of dramatic changes; it’s too hard to do that,” said Belichick,
