In a candid press conference on Tuesday, New England Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien shouldered the blame for his team's lackluster offensive performance this season. While acknowledging poor quarterback play as a significant factor, O'Brien emphasized his role in designing the offensive strategy that has led to their current ranking of 31st in the NFL, averaging just 13.5 points per game.

O'Brien stated, "If you want to blame anybody, blame me. I'm the one that designs it, and it's not going very well." He further expressed his belief that rookie quarterback Mac Jones should not be solely held responsible for the team's struggles, adding, "There's things that all of us have to do better to put a winning product on the field, and right now that's not what it is."

Despite the ongoing quarterback uncertainty, Jones was once again named the starter against the New York Giants in their recent game. Unfortunately, the downward trajectory continued for Jones as he threw two interceptions before being benched at halftime. O'Brien addressed the interceptions, highlighting the breakdowns in protection and the need for better decision-making from Jones.

Reflecting on the team's overall performance, O'Brien admitted, "This year is not going the way any of us wanted it to go, but there is a lot of football left." With six games remaining in the season, the Patriots now face the decision of who will take the reins at the quarterback position for their upcoming game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

When asked about the quarterback situation, O'Brien indicated that the team is likely to follow a similar approach to the previous week, focusing on installing a strong game-plan, teaching it to the players, and hoping for improved execution on both the practice field and game day.

The Patriots offense, which has been plagued by inconsistency, will need to find a way to turn things around quickly to salvage their season. With O'Brien taking ownership of the team's offensive struggles, New England will look to make significant improvements in the coming weeks in order to remain competitive in the fierce AFC playoff race.

As the Patriots continue to work towards refining their offensive strategy, they remain hopeful that their hard work and dedication will translate into better performances on game day. The pressure is on O'Brien and his coaching staff to find the right formula to revitalize the offense and give the team a chance at a successful season.

With the clock ticking and their playoff hopes hanging in the balance, the New England Patriots know that time is of the essence, and they are determined to make the necessary adjustments to get their offense back on track. Only time will tell if their efforts will bear fruit in the remaining games of the season.