Dont’a Hightower:

As a coaching staff, we’ve got things over the next couple of months…the draft and pre-free agency and evaluating the season and so forth.”

The front seven was gashed for 174 yards rushing. They got zero (0) sacks, zero (0) interceptions, and just one QB hit. 

If Wynn can’t go, it may be best to slide Trent Brown over to left tackle and place Michael Onwenu at right tackle.

The team needed the defense to make a stop and give the offense the opportunity to win the game. They didn’t

“Mondre has improved a lot.-pass protection, blitz pickup, patience in the running game, decision-making, and ball security,” Belichick said.

One player to watch is Jonnu Smith. He had six touches (5 catches and 1 rush) in the season opener. He could be an “X-Factor” in this matchup.

The Patriots did start well with the defense notching a 3-and-out with the offense scoring TDs on their first five drives in a 50-10 win

“He’s a great person to coach because he’s so responsive to do everything the way you want to do it,” Belichick said.

But the big issue for Jacksonville right now is the offensive line. Four of their five OL are on the RESERVE COVID list, and it isn’t known who will be available

Jones finished just 14-32 for 145 yards with 0 TDs and 2 INTs for a passer rating of 32.1. They made him look like the rookie that he is. 

“They’re (McCourty/Hightower) great professionals. They know how to work. They know what it takes to win. They help us get on track.”

If both Stevenson and Harris are able to go there is no reason to believe that the running game wouldn’t be successful once again.

When they absolutely, positively had to have a stop, Jonathan Taylor blew through the defense for a game-clinching 67-yard touchdown.

“We didn’t do anything well enough to win… Too many penalties, fumbles, interceptions, over 200 yards rushing.

The Colts are allowing 67.2 yards per game to tight ends, so Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith could be a big part of the game plan this week