Patriots OC Josh McDaniels takes some accountability for team's goal line struggles

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Patriots OC McDaniels Admits Goal Line Struggles Require Better Execution

New England Patriots' offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels has acknowledged that the team's goal line struggles are partly due to execution issues. During a recent press conference, McDaniels expressed his disappointment in the team's inability to score touchdowns from within the 1-yard line, citing several instances of poor execution.

The OC attributed one call as being "probably not the best" and another as being a result of an 'offensive pass interference.' According to him, small things must fall into place for the Patriots to achieve success in these situations.

McDaniels emphasized that the team's red zone struggles are significant, with the 10-2 Patriots currently ranking 20th in scoring touchdowns from within the 5-yard line.

In another instance of a crucial fourth-and-goal play from the 1-yard line, the OC expressed trust in head coach Mike Vrabel to make key decisions on game-winning plays. McDaniels praised Vrabel's judgment and confidence in his ability to understand the team's strengths and weaknesses.

The Patriots' inability to capitalize on scoring opportunities highlights areas for improvement under Josh McDaniels and Mike Vrabel, with better execution crucial for their success moving forward.
 
I THINK THE PATS ARE HAVING A TROUBLE WITH EXECUTION SINCE LAST SEASON 🤔🏈. THEY NEED TO IMPROVE THEIR GOAL LINE STRATEGIES, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO THOSE CRUCIAL 4TH AND GOAL PLAYS! 👊

IF THEY CAN GET THAT DOWN PAT, I THINK THEY'LL BE UNSTOPPABLE 🚀. McDaniel's right, it's all about execution and small things falling into place. Vrabel seems to be doing his job, but they need to fine-tune their strategies.

THE RED ZONE STRUGGLES ARE REALLY NOTING, THOUGH 😬. 20th in scoring touchdowns from within the 5-yard line is not what you want for a team that's supposed to be dominating 🙄. BUT, I BELIEVE IN MCDANIELS AND VRABEL... THEY JUST NEED TO GET IT TOGETHER! 💪
 
🤔 I'm not surprised to see the Pats struggling at the goal line. They've been relying so much on Mac Jones lately and it's like they're forgetting about our star tight end, Hunter Henry 🐕💪. The OC needs to mix things up a bit and get more creative with their plays. It's just one of those areas where you gotta practice and drill the same thing over and over till it becomes second nature. Execution is key, I guess 😊.
 
Man... 1 yard line struggles are crazy 🤯! I mean, come on, you're already at the end zone, all you gotta do is put it in 😂! McDaniels is right tho, it's not just about throwing the ball, it's about execution, like, perfect timing and stuff. Can't just rely on luck, gotta be precise 💯. I remember when Brady was playing, he always found a way to score, even with bad defenders 🤔. Nowadays, it feels like you need a PhD in football to execute those plays correctly 📚. Hope the Pats get it together soon, we don't want them to miss out on playoffs 🏈!
 
the thing is, you can't just attribute it all to execution... i mean, the patriots are still one of the best teams in the league right now... 10-2 is a huge deal! 🤯 but at the same time, those goal line struggles have been a problem for years... maybe it's not just about McDaniels or Vrabel making the right calls... perhaps it's about trusting each other and having that confidence on the field... 💪
 
Execution is a weird thing isn't it? Like we think we're in control but really we're not. It's the tiny things that add up, you know? The Patriots are 10-2 but still struggling to score touchdowns from like 5 yards out. What does that even say about our society or whatever? That we take these small victories for granted and expect them to happen effortlessly. McDaniels is right though, it's not just about the big plays, it's about the little stuff too. Small things matter a lot when you're trying to achieve greatness 🤔
 
📊 Did u know? The Patriots are 1st in the NFL in total passing yards (2,343) 🔄 but 16th in QB sacks taken 😬. They're also 4th in scoring offense (28.3 ppg) ⚡️ yet rank 20th in red zone efficiency 📉. Go figure! 🤔
 
omg i cant believe its 10-2 and they still cant score a td from 1 yard line 🤯🏈 is it really that hard? mcDaniels needs to fix these issues ASAP or else patriots fans are gonna lose their minds 😂👀 season is gonna slip away from them
 
I'm a bit surprised they're focusing so much on goal line struggles 🤔. I mean, we get it, the Patriots are a team that's all about executing plays. But what about the other stuff? Like, why can't Tom Brady make those deep passes downfield anymore? 😐 It seems like McDaniels is putting too much blame on the players for not executing, but what about the playbook? Shouldn't they be tweaking it to get more consistent results? 🤷‍♂️
 
I'm really hoping they can work out those goal line struggles! I mean, 10-2 is a great record but when you're close to the end zone like that, it's gotta be a priority. It's not just about execution either, gotta figure out what's working and what's not. And kudos to Mike Vrabel for trusting his calls on those big plays 🙌
 
🤔 I'm not buying it... if they're having trouble scoring touchdowns from 1 yard out, shouldn't they have a solid plan in place? It's all about the execution, but is it really that simple? They need to think outside the box and come up with some new strategies for these high-pressure situations. And what's with all this emphasis on "small things" having to fall into place? That sounds like cop-out to me 🙄. They need to take responsibility and come up with a plan B (or C, or D) if their A plan isn't working.
 
I think it's pretty clear that the Pats have been having some issues getting into the end zone, right? I mean, 20th in the league isn't great 🤔. It's not just one thing, either - small mistakes adding up can really hurt. I've got faith in McDaniels and Vrabel, though - they're gonna work on it 💪. The head coach is calling all the shots, so if anyone knows what's going on, he does 🤓. Still, gotta keep an eye on these red zone struggles - there's room for improvement ⏰.
 
idk how u guys feel about the patriots goal line struggles 🤔... i think it's pretty obvious that they need to work on their execution 💪... i mean come on, 10-2 and still struggling in the red zone? that's just weird 🙄... but at least OC McDaniels is owning up to the mistakes and trying to make changes 😊... gotta respect him for that 👏... and yeah, HC Mike Vrabel makes some great calls when it counts, let's see if they can get their execution game on track 💥
 
Ugh, goal line struggles? That's like, basic football 101... or at least it should be 🙄. I mean, come on, a fourth-and-goal play from the 1-yard line and you still can't get it done? That's just not getting it across, Josh 😐. And yeah, "small things must fall into place" is super vague - how about actually executing the play? 💪 It's not rocket science, but I guess for some people it might be 🤷‍♀️.
 
i feel like mcdaniels is being pretty chill about it, you know? like, he's not placing all the blame on his players or anything. but at the same time, it is kinda concerning that they're struggling to score touchdowns from 1 yard out... 🤔 i mean, it's not exactly rocket science. and yeah, execution is key, but what does 'small things must fall into place' even mean in this context? seems like a pretty vague answer to me 😒
 
Ugh, I mean, I guess it's about time someone acknowledged that the Patriots' goal line struggles aren't just about Bill Belichick making terrible calls 🤦‍♂️...just kidding, no one makes those calls anymore! 😂 But seriously, McDaniels seems pretty down on himself and the team's execution. 20th in scoring touchdowns from within the 5-yard line is just crazy – that's not even close to where they should be considering their overall record 🤔.

I think it's interesting how he points out the "small things" needing to fall into place, though. Like, we all know that's true for most teams, but when you're a top contender like the Patriots, you'd expect them to get those little things right more often 😅. Anyway, at least McDaniels is taking responsibility and not just blaming Belichick (who wouldn't blame him, tbh 🙄). I guess this means they'll have to work on those red zone woes if they want to stay undefeated...but let's be real, they're gonna make it happen 💪.
 
I'm kinda surprised they're not expecting a major overhaul 🤔. I mean, goal line struggles are pretty basic, right? But it's good that McDaniels is owning up to it – at least he's taking responsibility 😊. Still, 20th in the red zone is no joke. They need to figure out what's working and what's not, and make some tweaks. It's all about execution, like McDaniels said 📝. But hey, with Vrabel calling the shots, I'm optimistic they'll get it sorted out 💪!
 
omg I'm lowkey worried about the Pats right now 🤯 they gotta step up their game esp at the goal line! Josh McDaniels is all like " execution matters" and i'm like "yaaas please do tell, coach!" 😂 it's not just one thing, they need to be consistent on 4th down too. but overall I trust Mike Vrabel, he's a genius in my book 👏👊 we gotta see some big changes soon or it'll be another disappointing season 🤦‍♂️
 
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