New England Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt was asked about coach Jerod Mayo’s post-game comments after the Week 15 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.

New England Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt took no offense to Jerod Mayo's critical comments on Sunday, and even shed some light on why Drake Maye isn't running more.

"I have Jerod’s back at all costs. We have a great relationship." The post Patriots OC Alex Van Pelt downplays Jerod Mayo’s ‘You said it’ comment, willing to speak with Krafts following recent criticism appeared first on Boston.

Things could be heating up for the New England Patriots’ coaching staff with only three games left on the regular season schedule. If the team continues to implode down the stretch, it could force drastic changes, including the possibility of a new offensive play-caller.

After the New England Patriots ' 30-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at State Farm Stadium, Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo gave a confusing answer regarding the team's decision to have rookie quarterback Drake Maye run the ball.

Speaking on WEEI, Drake Maye backed up Patriots OC Alex Van Pelt amid recent criticism following Sunday's loss to Arizona.

Alex Van Pelt has had better weeks. The New England Patriots offensive coordinator has been raked through the coals with criticism following the Week 15 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. One of the lasting images from the game was the viral video of owner Robert Kraft and team president Jonathan Kraft watching Van Pelt’s offense implode.

Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt said Thursday his door is “always open” should Robert and Jonathan Kraft want to discuss any of his play-calling decisions this season. “The Krafts, I answer to those guys,

FOXBORO — Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt addressed the elephant in the room before he could even be directly asked about it. Robert and Jonathan Kraft were shown on Sunday’s CBS broadcast looking frustrated while their team’s offense was on the field.