New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo wasn’t exactly sure why the Patriots didn’t get any deals done ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline. However, he’s also taking more of a long-term view of the situation in New England. They are a rebuilding team looking to get better in the future. That fact isn’t lost on the first-year NFL head coach.

The Patriots didn’t make a move during Tuesday’s trade deadline and instead elected to keep their pieces together. Here’s what those around the NFL are saying about New England’s lack of moves on deadline day.

The Patriots have both one of the worst wide receiver corps in the NFL and an excess of players. With seven wide receivers on the roster, two players will typically be inactive for gameday, and it’s rare to see more than four of the pass-catchers see substantial playing time.

The New England Patriots’ quiet approach to Tuesday’s trade deadline garnered a split response from fans. Some were fine with the team not forcing trades if it meant hurting the current roster, while others were furious with the team for remaining passive despite having a losing record.

After days of swirling trade rumors, the Patriots stood pat as Tuesday’s deadline passed. Eliot Wolf got calls on a number of New England’s veteran players, but ultimately, Josh Uche wound up the team’s lone in-season trade.