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.

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 took no offense to Jerod Mayo's critical comments on Sunday, and even shed some light on why Drake Maye isn't running more.

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.

Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt said he hasn’t met with the Krafts since they were shown on TV seemingly criticizing his play-calling but “my door is always open.”

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

Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt met with the media for the first time since his team’s 30-17 loss on the road in Arizona - a loss that came with an extra helping of drama created by internet lip readers and head coach Jerod Mayo’s postgame press conference.

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