Jerod Mayo, the new Patriots head coach, emphasizes the importance of hiring OC Alex Van Pelt, praising his ability to adapt concepts, football knowledge, and people skills. Mayo led a collaborative hiring process with Van Pelt, Eliot Wolf, and Matt Groh. Van Pelt, known for his relationship-building, seeks smart, tough, and leader-like qualities in QBs. He plans to run an offense similar to Kevin Stefanski's but tailored to the Patriots' talent. Van Pelt aims for a fresh start with the Patriots' offense, meeting with players like Mac Jones and DeMario Douglas.
(ICYMI) New Patriots OC Alex Van Pelt on Mac Jones, QB situation: "Right now, everything is on the table" https://t.co/dgXzyFLZic https://t.co/Zyvv1F9cU6
Could Mac Jones be the Patriots' starting quarterback in 2024? "Really right now, everything is on the table," new offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt said. https://t.co/dgXzyFLZic https://t.co/vvmmrvRKFO
Jerod Mayo explains philosophy on building larger coaching staff https://t.co/zwsrElrzB2
Patriots coach Jerod Mayo’s new staff a mix of youth, vets and connections to executive Eliot Wolf https://t.co/EpL0vnFTx3
New Patriots coach Jerod Mayo talks about the qualities that drew him to offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt. https://t.co/h3Ggb40vEu
Patriots coach Jerod Mayo's new staff a mix of youth, vets and connections to executive Eliot Wolf https://t.co/ioxY1gAgi7
Patriots OC Alex Van Pelt eager to embrace new experience as play-caller: "It's definitely different" https://t.co/TbY4La0l7E
New Patriots OC Alex Van Pelt on Mac Jones, QB situation: "Right now, everything is on the table" https://t.co/TbY4La0l7E https://t.co/RWXVLEkeHI
"Everything is on the table." Patriots' OC Alex Van Pelt talks making a decision at starting QB https://t.co/vvck0m2dFo
Asked about what he seeks in O-linemen, Alex Van Pelt describes smart, athletic and tough guys. As for physical traits, he says it will depend on what scheme the #Patriots run.
What Patriots OC Alex Van Pelt would look for in a QB prospect: "Decision making, accuracy, fundamentals, mechanics, leadership."
Alex Van Pelt was asked if he could envision Mac Jones being the starter going forward: “Right now, everything is on the table.” https://t.co/7VXzCgUR03
Could Alex Van Pelt see Mac Jones starting next year? "Right now, everything is on the table."
Traits that new Patriots OC Alex Van Pelt looks for in a QB: "Smart, tough and a leader." Also mentions accuracy, mobility and decision making.
#Patriots OC Alex Van Pelt says he'll run an offense similar to the Browns', but repeats he wants to build around the talent available.
New offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt says he has already met Mac Jones and Pop Douglas. One early theme from Van Pelt: Believes there are some pieces in place, stresses a fresh start, and says scheme will have similarities to the Browns under Kevin Stefanski. https://t.co/E5f0ZUAB7Y
Alex Van Pelt says the Patriots’ offense will be “similar” to Kevin Stefanski’s offense in Cleveland but he’ll put his own spin on things https://t.co/CHosRAMETq
New Patriots OC Alex Van Pelt plans to run a similar (but not the same) offense to Kevin Stefanski's with the Browns.
New Patriots OC Alex Van Pelt talked about having a “fresh start” and “clean slate” with the offense. Bill O’Brien used similar words during his opening press conference last year. https://t.co/saaZwkx3pk
New #Patriots OC Alex Van Pelt: “It’s going to be a fresh start for everybody.” Van Pelt says he’s already met with a few players, including Mac Jones and Pop Douglas. https://t.co/3mvIx2GUhd
New Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt: “I think the good thing for everybody is there’s going to be a fresh start.” https://t.co/y7cmZhPBgx
New Patriots OC Alex Van Pelt mentions Mac Jones and DeMario Douglas as players that he's already caught up with around the facility.
"We wanted to make sure we weren't duplicating roles... historically we've always had small staffs. It's hard to get things done that way in today's NFL." Jerod Mayo on new coaching staff https://t.co/22VMG35cOK
"One thing about AVP... he is a people person, but also with an extensive knowledge of football." Jerod Mayo talks hiring OC Alex Van Pelt https://t.co/PjTOjJBTmg
Jerod Mayo says it was important to him that Alex Van Pelt had significant say in filling out the offensive staff. Mayo described it as a collaborative hiring process involving the two of them, Eliot Wolf and Matt Groh.
Mayo asked what he liked about new OC Alex Van Pelt. "He can make the same concept look a bunch of different ways."
Jerod Mayo on new Patriots OC Alex Van Pelt: “He can make the same concept look a bunch of different ways.”
"We're pretty set." - Jerod Mayo on whether he'll expand the coaching staff
Jerod Mayo on hiring Alex Van Pelt as his OC: “He is a relationship guy which I believe is fundamentally important.” https://t.co/qNMz9Y0WAi
Jerod Mayo says everyone who he's spoken to has spoken highly of new Patriots OC Alex Van Pelt. Mentions Xs & Os, developing talent and relationships as reasons why he was hired. Calls him a people person.
Mayo on new #Patriots OC Alex Van Pelt: "All the people I talked to, they speak very highly of AVP. ... He is a relationship guy, which I fundamentally believe is very important."
New Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo holding his second press conference. “Our relationship with the media is very important.” https://t.co/n4vYjYeK3h