NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal Biggest Surprises of the NFL Season with Ollie Connolly
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Oct 4, 2025 In this discussion, Ollie Connolly, a football analyst from London and creator of 'The Read-Optional,' dives into surprising trends in the NFL season. They examine Drake Maye's impressive early performance with the Patriots, highlighting his decision-making skills. The duo also critiques the troubling trajectory of the Packers' offense and praises the Seahawks' transformation under Sam Darnold's leadership. Finally, they explore the rise of the Lions' defense and the impact of Cleveland's dominating defensive line.
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Patriots Passing Scheme Accelerates Maye
- Josh McDaniels has implemented a sophisticated, expansive passing scheme that heavily features new packages each week.
- That volume of design has accelerated Drake Maye's development and comfort leading the offense.
Maye's Dual Threat Changes Defenses
- Drake Maye shows rapid decision-making and full-field threat traits that reduce earlier turnover patterns.
- His downhill running and back-shoulder chemistry with Stefon Diggs act as force-multipliers for the offense.
12-Personnel Doesn’t Equal Run Success
- Many teams heavy in 12-personnel are paradoxically among the worst running teams this season.
- Effective run games now require varied looks tied to play-action explosiveness, not just personnel counts.