Drake Maye Not Be The Guy; Patriots Exposed By Raiders in Week One Loss

In this week’s episode of Missing the Point, Mike Marcangelo and Rayshawn Buchanan break down a tough Patriots loss to the Raiders and dive deep into what it means moving forward. The guys take a hard look at Drake Maye’s performance, where he showed flashes of potential but also struggled under questionable play calling and poor situational decisions. They debate whether Josh McDaniels’ offensive strategy held the team back, why TreVeyon Henderson and Rhamondre Stevenson weren’t used enough, and how Carlton Davis’ defensive lapses exposed the Patriots secondary.

The conversation shifts to broader roster challenges, including the absence of Christian Gonzalez, Milton Williams’ growing role, and the surprising release of Jabrill Peppers. Can Mike Vrabel and his coaching staff establish a winning culture with this group, or is the lack of depth already showing cracks?

Outside of Foxborough, the guys turn their attention to the AFC East, where the Miami Dolphins stumbled badly in Week 1 against the Giants. Rayshawn questions whether Mike McDaniel’s job could already be on the line, while Mike considers how long ownership will stay patient. They also break down Tua Tagovailoa’s inconsistency, Tyreek Hill’s fading explosiveness, and whether Jaylen Waddle can truly become a reliable weapon. The episode even touches on Lamar Jackson’s James Harden-like reputation in big games, Josh Allen’s playoff struggles, and the never-ending debate over Tom Brady’s legacy as a “winner” vs. a “talent.”

This is a no-holds-barred look at coaching decisions, roster construction, and the big-picture direction of two of the NFL’s most talked-about franchises. If you’re a New England Patriots fan, Miami Dolphins skeptic, or just love hard-hitting football talk, this is an episode you can’t miss.

00:00 – Patriots lose to Raiders in Week 1: immediate reactions
03:45 – Drake Maye’s debut performance: flashes of promise and rookie mistakes
08:20 – Josh McDaniels’ play calling under fire: lack of offensive balance
12:10 – Why Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson need more touches
16:35 – Carlton Davis struggles in coverage without Christian Gonzalez
21:05 – Jabrill Peppers’ release and what it means for the Patriots secondary
26:50 – Mike Vrabel’s coaching staff outcoached in Week 1 loss
32:15 – Are the Patriots already facing roster depth problems?
37:40 – Miami Dolphins upset by Giants: is Mike McDaniel on the hot seat?
42:55 – Tua Tagovailoa’s inconsistency and Tyreek Hill’s fading explosiveness
47:30 – Can Jaylen Waddle step up as Miami’s true WR1?
51:45 – Lamar Jackson compared to James Harden in big moments
56:20 – Josh Allen’s playoff struggles and AFC competition outlook
1:01:05 – Tom Brady’s legacy: generational winner vs. generational talent
1:05:50 – Patriots vs Dolphins Week 2 preview: bold predictions

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