The New England Patriots opened their season with a frustrating loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, and Mike Marcangelo and Rayshawn Buchanan are here to break it all down. In this episode of Missing the Point, we dissect Drake Maye’s debut performance, the Patriots’ lack of balance on offense, and Mike Vrabel’s coaching staff getting thoroughly outcoached by Pete Carrol, Patrick Graham and the Raiders.

Topics include:
• Drake Maye’s flashes of potential but costly mistakes
• Questionable play calling and underuse of Rhamondre Stevenson and Travion Henderson
• Carlton Davis’ struggles in coverage and why Christian Gonzalez’s absence looms large
• The surprising release of Jabrill Peppers and what it means for the secondary
• Why Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels need to get on the same page fast

The conversation then shifts to the Miami Dolphins, who dropped their opener against the New York Giants. Rayshawn questions if Mike McDaniel is already on the hot seat, and the guys debate whether Miami’s high-powered offense with Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill, and Jaylen Waddle can live up to expectations. With whispers of early-season coaching changes, is the Dolphins hype about to collapse?

The guys also zoom out to the league-wide picture:
• Lamar Jackson compared to James Harden in clutch moments
• Josh Allen’s playoff inconsistencies
• Tyreek Hill’s decision to leave Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City
• Tom Brady’s legacy: generational winner or generational talent?

This episode is packed with bold takes, in-depth analysis, and a no-nonsense look at what’s wrong with two of the NFL’s most polarizing teams: the Patriots and the Dolphins.
Watch the full episode now and join the conversation in the comments. Do you think Drake Maye is the future? Is Mike McDaniel already on the hot seat in Miami?

TIMESTAMPS:
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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