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.

FOXBOROUGH — 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.

New England Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt admitted he is lessening designed quarterback run plays for Drake Maye because of the team’s 3-11 record. When speaking with media members, via Patriots.com’s Evan Lazar, Van Pelt claimed his goal is to get Maye through the final three games of the season healthy.

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.

After seeing the Krafts' unhappiness with the Patriots' playcalling in Week 15, you'd think they would have a conversation with Alex Van Pelt.

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.

If the team continues to implode down the stretch, it could force drastic changes, including the possibility of a new offensive play-caller. Alex Van Pelt didn’t come out looking good after the Patriots’ ugly 30-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 15.

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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.