Jerod Mayo expected back in 2025 barring late season collapse

December 22, 2024

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Kraft Family intends to bring back Jerod Mayo as head coach for the 2025 season barring a collapse over the final three weeks.  “The Kraft’s want to keep Jerod Mayo. They believe he is the leader for their organization, for their future, and they knew it would be a multi-year process to get this thing right. That is their stance right now.”  Rapoport…

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5 matchups to watch in the Patriots-Bills game

December 22, 2024

The Patriots front seven will have their hands full with Josh Allen. The Patriots are hitting the road one final time this season to take on long time AFC East rival, the Buffalo Bills. On paper, this is a tough match-up but the Patriots can compete if they play fundamentally sound and take care of the football.  Getting off to a good start will be key today but winning one…

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Mayo’s future should be questioned. He needs to show growth as a coach

December 21, 2024

Earlier this week, Patriots coach Jerod Mayo was asked about his future and while he was dismissive of the questions being asked, the reality is, he should be on the hot seat. He has one of only 32 jobs in the world. Being an NFL head coach. Holding onto the job comes to down to winning. The Patriots are 3-11. He should feel some heat.  No rationale football fan or…

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5 matchups to watch in the Patriots-Cardinals game

December 15, 2024

The Patriots are in the desert this week to take on the Arizona Cardinals. The Red Birds are currently riding a three game losing streak so this is a winnable game for the Patriots. If they are going to win, they need to win the one on one match-ups in this game.  Here are five match-ups to watch. Christian Gonzalez vs. Marvin Harrison Jr.: Gonzalez will match up with the…

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Patriots Game Plan vs. the Cardinals

December 15, 2024

The Patriots are in Arizona today to take on the Cardinals. It is a winnable game on paper but the Patriots need to control the line of scrimmage and they need to finish drives. Settling for field goals won’t be enough.  The Patriots have had two weeks to prepare for this game. Let’s see how ready they are to play.  Here is the offensive and defensive plan for this week. …

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Patriots Four Down Preview: New England Patriots (3-10) at Arizona Cardinals (6-7)

December 15, 2024

Kickoff: The Patriots are back after being on a bye last week. New England visits the struggling Arizona Cardinals who have lost three in a row. On paper, this is the Patriots most winnable game left on their schedule so if they want to improve on last season’s win total, they need this one.  Here are four keys to the game for the Patriots. 1st Down: Shake off the rust:…

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5 Areas the Patriots need to show improvement in the final quarter of the season

December 10, 2024

Maddie Meyer/GettyImages The Patriots had their bye week this week. With four games left in the regular season, it is imperative that the team shows improvement.  Simply being competitive isn’t enough. Jerod Mayo and his staff have to show that they evaluated the team during the bye and fixed many of the issues that ail the team.  Here are five areas that the Patriots need to improve in during the…

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Seven Points on the Patriots 25-24 loss to the Colts

December 2, 2024

FOXBOROUGH- The Patriots lost a heartbreaker to the Colts this afternoon at Gillette. Leading 24-17 with just over eight minutes left in the game, the Patriots defense gave up a 19 play, 80 yard drive that culminated in an Anthony Richardson to Alec Pierce 3 yard touchdown pass. Richardson would barrel his way in on the two point conversion to give the Colts a 25-24 lead with eight seconds left. …

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Patriots Four Down Preview: Indianapolis Colts (5-7) at New England Patriots (3-9)

December 1, 2024

Kickoff: The Patriots host a familiar opponent and old AFC East rival, the Indianapolis Colts today at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots are coming off of a 34-15 loss to the Miami Dolphins last week. The Colts lost 24-6 to the Lions last week at home. Both teams have a much needed bye week next week. Here are four keys to today’s game for the Patriots. 1st Down: Pressure Richardson: The…

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