Patriots

The Patriots are in a tough spot with Mac Jones. Want to or not, they will have to play him

November 24, 2023
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When it comes to Mac Jones, the Patriots are in a tough spot. Like it or not, they have to play him. Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien met with the media earlier this week and said that all three quarterbacks are getting first team reps at practice. Does that mean that Jones has been benched? Not necessarily. Jones can still get the bulk of the reps and be the starting…

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Don’t worry about the Patriots tanking. They are bad enough to lose games

November 20, 2023
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The Patriots return off their bye week this week. They travel to New York on Sunday to take on the Giants in a game that has major draft pick ramifications.  The Patriots are currently 2-8 and hold the third pick in the draft. The Giants are 3-8 after their 31-19 win over the Commanders yesterday. They are currently picking fifth.  New England needs to do everything they can to stay…

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Seven Points on the Patriots at the bye

November 20, 2023
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The Patriots have a bye week this week. At 2-8, they are tied for the worst record in the league. They have not been this bad since 2000.  1. Unexpectedly bad: I don’t think anyone saw this coming. We all thought the Patriots would much improved after last season’s disappointing 8-9 record. Instead, they have been far worse. The offense is a bigger mess than last season, they are undisciplined…

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Patriots waiving Jack Jones was a statement move and the right move

November 13, 2023
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The Patriots have waived cornerback Jack Jones. The news comes as no surprise as Jones had a tough off-season after he tried bringing a gun on a plane at Logan Airport. He has also struggled with injuries and inconsistency this season as well.  Jones only played 10 snaps in yesterday’s loss to the Colts and his playing time had decreased in recent weeks.  The Patriots drafted Jones in the fourth…

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Seven Points on the Patriots 10-6 loss to the Colts

November 12, 2023
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The Patriots lost an ugly game this morning to the Indianapolis Colts, 10-6. It was the low point in a season full of low points.  Here are seven thoughts on the loss. 1. Offensive and special teams coaching was bad- I thought Bill O’Brien made some peculiar calls throughout the game. Why when you are pinned inside your 10 yard line, do you run a four verts play action pass?…

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5 Match Ups to Watch vs. The Indianapolis Colts

November 12, 2023
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The Patriots take on the Colts in Germany. There are several match ups that will determine the outcome of today’s game. Here are the five match-ups we think you should focus on. 1. Jonathan Jones vs. Michael Pittman: Jones will have his hands full with the 6-4 225 pound Pittman. He is a big target who can create problems, especially in the red zone. The Patriots will have to double…

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Patriots Game Plan- Indianapolis Colts

November 12, 2023
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The Patriots face off against the Indianapolis Colts in Germany on Sunday morning. The Colts will be a tough match up, despite their 4-5 record. On paper, they are the more talented team especially at the offensive skill positions. Here are three things the Patriots need to do on offense and three things they need to do on defense in order to win this game. Offense 1. Simplify the passing…

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Patriots Four Downs Preview: Indianapolis Colts (4-5) at New England Patriots (2-7)

November 11, 2023
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Kickoff: The Patriots are playing the Indianapolis Colts in Frankfurt, Germany. The game will be broadcast state side at 9:30 am. New England is coming off of another frustrating loss, this time to Washington Commanders, 20-17. The Colts, are coming off a 27-13 over the Panthers.  Here are four keys for the Patriots in this game. 1st Down: Defense needs to be great- The defense wasn’t good enough to win…

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Jonathan Kraft is right, the Patriots aren’t good enough

November 6, 2023
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Image courtesy of Associated Press/Telegram & Gazette By Jon Lyons NEFJ Correspondent Video of Jonathan Kraft appearing to say “We’re not good enough” during Sunday’s loss to the Commanders has gone viral and added to the sense of dread already surrounding the Patriots. New England sits at 2-7 after nine games and has found a variety of ways to lose, from blowouts, to turnovers, to not getting feet in bounds,…

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