“Tackle is always a popular position right behind quarterback and edge rusher. Those guys are at the top of the draft boards,” Groh said.

Slater got emotional at the podium discussing McCourty. “No one I’ve ever played with has impacted my life more. Simple as that.”

Dugger had turned the game around. It was his 3rd defensive touchdown of the season and the seventh for the team. 

Belichick has always preached is that pass rush and coverage go hand in hand… The pass rushers will have to dominate Miami’s OL

The WRs were led by Kendrick Bourne, who had his first career 100-yard game (6-100 with a TD). Bourne added 29 yards rushing

Situational football gaffes continue for the Patriots, that they were able to mount a comeback was a surprise after a terrible first half

this key would entail actually throwing the ball past the line of scrimmage and not 10-12 passes at or behind the line of scrimmage.  

I think I’ve said, the biggest thing with Josh [Uche] is just him being out there. He’s been able to stay out there on a consistent basis.”

Uche had five tackles, three tackles for loss, and 4 QB hits. He also hit McCoy hard and caused his pass to flutter, which was intercepted.

Strong showcased the speed that we all raved about in the spring. I think he’s the heir apparent to James White as the 3rd-down back. 

“this Cardinals game on Monday night is among, if not the most important game of Belichick’s career post-Tom Brady.”

But we need to continue to work to do things better on our end. Then as it relates to our specific opponent. There’s no magic wand here.”

“Why don’t you guys go to the officials with your pool reporter and ask them about the play and let them explain it to you, right?

The NE defense held the Jets to three points, 102 total yards, and just 3-14 on 3rd down. Wilson was 9-22 for 77 yards 

Today, the Jets could only rush for 59 yards, 26 of them on scrambles from Wilson. They averaged just 2.6 yards per carry.