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The New England Patriots need a better performance out of Mac Jones, and the quarterback thinks he knows what can help get him out of his funk. Jones told reporters Wednesday that simply doing a better job at speaking can fix some of the issues he’s had over the last few weeks while also sharing […]

Since 2000, Bill Belichick has helped the New England Patriots reach new heights. But as the Patriots continue to falter this season, Robert Kraft is considering a massive change. In his time as head coach, Belichick has won 263 games and led New England to six Super Bowl championships. However, the Patriots have gotten out […]

The New England Patriots have been blown out in back-to-back games in embarrassing fashion, and that has raised a lot of questions about Mac Jones’ future as the starting quarterback of this team. Despite those questions, all signs have pointed to Jones being the starter under center again for the Patriots in Week 6 against […]

Bill Belichick’s career with the New England Patriots could be in jeopardy for a surprising reason according to longtime New England sports personality Bill Simmons. Simmons spoke about the topic on his podcast recently and suggested that the former Tom Brady coach could leave for greener pastures on a hunt for an elusive NFL head […]

The New England Patriots recently dropped back-to-back games by over 30 points, revealing a team that is a far cry away from the days of Tom Brady and Super Bowl championships. At least one former NFL player thinks that even at his current age of 46, Brady would still be good enough to help turn […]

Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots have struggled mightily to open up the 2023 season. The Patriots recently suffered back-to-back losses of over 30 points, leading some to wonder just how much of New England’s former dynastic success can actually be attributed to Belichick. However, Belichick’s former quarterback Tom Brady is not here for […]

Mac Jones and the New England Patriots have had a very tough start to the 2023 NFL season. The Patriots have now lost back to back games by over 30 points, and some have called for Jones to be replaced as the starting quarterback after he hit the bench early in both blowout losses. However, […]

The New England Patriots are traveling to face the Las Vegas Raiders this week, meaning that Bill Belichick will go against his former disciple Josh McDaniels, and with the game looming, McDaniels downplayed the storylines. “The horse is dead,” Josh McDaniels said, via Vic Tafur of The Athletic. It is clear that McDaniels does not […]

It appears that we have further confirmation that Mac Jones will be the New England Patriots starting quarterback in Week 6. Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien had a blunt answer when asked if he anticipated that Jones would be the team’s quarterback for their game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Via Ben Golin: “I do,” […]

The New England Patriots got decimated by the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints. The Mac Jones-led offense only scored three points in both of those games. Shannon Sharpe and the rest of the First Take crew outlined how much Bill Belichick needed a quarterback like Tom Brady to lead the charge in their latest […]

Former New England Patriots star Devin McCourty doesn’t have the brightest of outlooks for Bill Belichick’s 2023 roster. In fact, it’s the opposite as he shared a rather gloomy prediction for the team. After the Patriots suffered another massive beating in Week 5, this time at the hands of the New Orleans Saints to whom […]

The Las Vegas Raiders took on the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football at Allegiant Stadium as Jimmy Garoppolo did his best to rally the troops. Garoppolo previously received advice from legendary Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and did his best to channel his inner Brady on Monday. Raiders […]

In the world of sports, debates and controversies are as integral as the games themselves. One such debate that has gripped the New England Patriots for the past few weeks is the one revolving around the Patriots’ starting quarterback (for now), Mac Jones. After an abysmal Week 5 loss to the New Orleans Saints, many […]

The New England Patriots fell to the New Orleans Saints, 34-0, in Week 5. It was ugly. It was bad. It was a gross display of football from the Patriots, who fell to 1-4 and received the second-worst loss of the Bill Belichick era a week after they had the worst loss in his 24 […]

For years, Bill Belichick has been the face of the ruthless New England Patriots run of success in the NFL. Belichick led the Patriots to each of their six Super Bowl victories, and ran the most efficient operation the league has ever seen in an era where building a continuous winner was supposed to be […]

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara feels they have too many weapons to become a bottom-tier offense in the NFL. Kamara shared his sentiments with the media after the Saints’ 34-0 thrashing of the New England Patriots in Week 5, per NOF. Alvin Kamara: “We got too many playmakers to have a sh*tty offense” […]

There is no debating that Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots are enduring a rough stretch. In fact, it’s the roughest stretch of Belichick’s coaching career. But this is the six-time Super Bowl winning head coach we’re talking about. Surely The Hoodie has a plan to get this franchise back on track, right? Well, […]

New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger knows he recorded a legitimate interception against the New Orleans Saints in Week 5. Dugger reposted a highlight reel of his nullified interception to his Instagram stories on Sunday, per NESN’s Zack Cox. Kyle Dugger wrote the caption, “ROBBED OF A PICK SMH.” Kyle Dugger reposted this video to […]

The New England Patriots look nothing like the Patriots of Bill Belichick’s heyday, and wide receiver Kendrick Bourne knows it. Bourne aired his frustrations after the Patriots’ 34-0 shutout loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 5, per NESN’s Zack Cox (via The Spun’s Andrew Gould). “I keep saying it: I feel like we […]

Bailey Zappe again saw the field in Week 5, but not necessarily for a good reason. The New England Patriots backup quarterback entered during the fourth quarter of their 34-0 loss against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, replacing Mac Jones for the second straight week. Jones, the Patriots’ starting quarterback, threw two interceptions and […]

Bill Belichick has made history again as the head coach of the New England Patriots. Unlike his six Super Bowl trophies, he won’t want to celebrate these feats. Last week, the Patriots got throttled 38-3 last week against the Dallas Cowboys. It was the worst loss of his head-coaching career. His follow up? A 34-0 […]

Mac Jones put up another disappointing performance in Week 5. The New England Patriots quarterback completed 12 of 22 passes for just 110 yards, throwing two interceptions and had an unforced lost fumble in their 34-0 loss to the New Orleans Saints. It marks the second straight week that Jones has committed three turnovers. It […]

The New England Patriots suffered another embarrassing loss for the second straight week, leaving one of their captains disappointed and upset. Center David Andrews expressed his frustrations following the Patriots’ Week 5 loss to the New Orleans Saints, falling 34-0. He was brief when asked to sum up what went wrong with the Patriots. “I […]

Bill Belichick benched quarterback Mac Jones for the second consecutive week in the New England Patriots’ 34-0 Week 5 loss to the New Orleans Saints. However, after the game, the head coach says Jones is still the team’s starting QB. Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said he pulled Mac Jones because of the score,” NFL […]

New England Patriots offensive lineman David Andrews was asked about his quarterback after another disastrous performance against the New Orleans Saints where the Patriots were held scoreless in a 34-0 loss. Here’s what the starting center for the Patriots had to say, via Mark Daniels and Bridget Condon. David Andrews on Mac Jones: I have […]

The New England Patriots have had another disappointing performance this week, and as they were trailing 31-0 at home to the New Orleans Saints, Bill Belichick decided to pull starting quarterback Mac Jones and put in Bailey Zappe to replace him, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. It has been a struggle on offense […]

Six Super Bowl trophies buys a lot of goodwill for an NFL coach. But does that currency eventually run out? It sure looks like it, judging by the reactions of New England Patriots fans after another historic loss for Bill Belichick. One week after suffering his worst defeat as a head coach, Belichick followed that […]

The New England Patriots have lost two of their key defenders to injuries and thus need the offense to step up. Mac Jones has already been under scrutiny and now the pressure to deliver is really on. Jones has led a poor offense through the first four weeks of the 2023 season. The Patriots rank […]

The New Orleans Saints’ quarterback, Derek Carr, has been practicing with limitations on Thursday for the second consecutive day. Recall that he sustained an AC joint sprain in his throwing shoulder during Week 3 against the Green Bay Packers. Despite the injury, he started in Week 4 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In his first […]

The New England Patriots are hoping that a familiar face can restore some of the good vibes of the glory days. Cornerback JC Jackson has returned to the team who first pulled him out of the undrafted free agent pool back in 2018 following a midweek trade between the Pats and the Los Angeles Chargers. […]

The New England Patriots did not look good at all in their 38-3 blowout loss at the hands of the Dallas Cowboys in Week 4, and a primary culprit for the loss was Mac Jones. Jones struggled under center (12/21, 150 YDS, 2 INT) before he got benched in the third quarter in favor of […]

When the New England Patriots’ Week  5 game rolls around, Mac Jones and co. will be in desperate need of a win. They host the New Orleans Saints after receiving an absolute beatdown from the Dallas Cowboys last week in a 38-3 loss. The question now is whether they have enough to counter New Orleans. […]

The New England Patriots have had a rough start to their 2023 NFL season. Despite this, there is still hope for the team to turn things around before the trade deadline. In this article, we will explore the two best trades that the Patriots must make before the 2023 NFL trade deadline to improve their […]

Neither team is firing on all cylinders, but a chance to get their season turned around will be up for grabs as the New Orleans Saints head to the northeast for a battle with the New England Patriots. Check out our NFL odds series where our Saints-Patriots prediction and pick will be unveiled for all to […]

A former New England Patriots Super Bowl champion is set to join former teammate Tom Brady in retirement. Linebacker Jamie Collins reportedly announced his retirement from the NFL, per Mike Reiss of ESPN. “LB Jamie Collins, who had 3 stints with the Patriots, has 2 SB rings, and led the NFL to ban a play […]

Mac Jones has received major criticism from across the NFL media landscape following his woeful performance against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 4. A New England Patriots icon joined the chorus of those ripping the quarterback. Julian Edelman took aim at Jones’ performance, particularly the interception he threw in the first half of Sunday’s game, […]

The New England Patriots’ secondary might have gotten a boost on Wednesday, but they’re still dealing with some injury woes. Of course, standout rookie corner Christian Gonzalez will reportedly miss the remainder of the 2023 season due to a torn labrum. While Gonzalez will likely go on injured reserve in the coming days, they won’t […]

With a New Orleans Saints Week 5 game scheduled against the New England Patriots, a lot of eyes will be on the Saints to see if they can bounce back after a tough loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Ahead of the Saints-Patriots game, we’ll be making our Saints Week 5 predictions. The NFC South […]

The struggling New England Patriots face another difficult test with the New Orleans Saints in Week 5. It helps that this game is at home for New England, and they desperately need a win after a concerning 1-3 start. Ahead of the matchup, Bill Belichick spoke about the Saints but spent a lot of time […]