{"id":74592,"date":"2026-08-28T04:30:39","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T08:30:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.patsfans.com\/patriots\/blog\/?p=74592"},"modified":"2026-08-28T09:07:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T13:07:10","slug":"morse-good-bad-and-ugly-as-patriots-embarrass-themselves-in-37-13-loss-to-browns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patsfans.com\/patriots\/blog\/2026\/08\/28\/morse-good-bad-and-ugly-as-patriots-embarrass-themselves-in-37-13-loss-to-browns\/","title":{"rendered":"MORSE: Good, Bad, and Ugly as Patriots Embarrass Themselves in 37-13 loss to Browns"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This game was the ugliest Pre-Season game I have ever seen in Patriots history.\u00a0 When Mike Vrabel said last week that the team lacks depth, he wasn\u2019t kidding!\u00a0 Arena football is better than what the Patriots put out there tonight.<\/p>\n<p>Mike Vrabel isn&#8217;t ruling out the possibility of Harold Landry and Brenden Schooler being ready to go for Week 1, adding that they &#8220;have to pass certain things&#8221; before being activated off the PUP\/NFI list.<\/p>\n<p>Ashton Grant called the Offensive plays Thursday night.<\/p>\n<p>The following 37 players did not play Thursday:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Christian Gonzalez<\/li>\n<li>AJ Brown<\/li>\n<li>Harold Landry<\/li>\n<li>DeMario Douglas<\/li>\n<li>Craig Woodson<\/li>\n<li>Dre&#8217;Mont Jones<\/li>\n<li>Carlton Davis<\/li>\n<li>Drake Maye<\/li>\n<li>Mack Hollins<\/li>\n<li>Robert Spillane<\/li>\n<li>Marcus Jones<\/li>\n<li>Mekhi Butler<\/li>\n<li>Kevin Byard<\/li>\n<li>TreVeyon Henderson<\/li>\n<li>Rhamondre Stevenson<\/li>\n<li>Brenden Schooler<\/li>\n<li>Reggie Gilliam<\/li>\n<li>Marcus Bryant<\/li>\n<li>Christian Elliss<\/li>\n<li>Jared Wilson<\/li>\n<li>Xavier Holmes<\/li>\n<li>Khalil Jacobs<\/li>\n<li>Will Campbell<\/li>\n<li>Greg Van Roten<\/li>\n<li>Mike Onwenu<\/li>\n<li>Lorentz Metz<\/li>\n<li>Alijah Vera-Tucker<\/li>\n<li>Morgan Moses<\/li>\n<li>Ben Brown<\/li>\n<li>Eli Raridon<\/li>\n<li>Hunter Henry<\/li>\n<li>Romeo Doubs<\/li>\n<li>Christian Barmore<\/li>\n<li>Elijah Ponder<\/li>\n<li>Corey Durden<\/li>\n<li>Milton Williams<\/li>\n<li>Bryce Baringer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Baringer, Butler, Bryant, Holmes, Jacobs, and Metz feel like they&#8217;re injury-related. The rest I&#8217;d say are roster locks. \u2013 Evan Lazar<\/p>\n<figure class=\"m-0 p-0 pb-0\" style=\"background-color: #313131; text-align: right; border-bottom-left-radius: 5px; border-bottom-right-radius: 5px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pf_reveal lazy \" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.patsfans.com\/patriots\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2026-08-28T025229Z_2015338211_MT1USATODAY29675988_RTRMADP_3_NFL-NEW-ENGLAND-PATRIOTS-AT-CLEVELAND-BROWNS-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Aug 27, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA;  New England Patriots wide receiver Kyle Dixon (83) catches a pass in front of Cleveland Browns defensive back Jeremiah McClendon (47) during the second half at Huntington Bank Field.  Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1753\" \/><figcaption class=\"m-0 mb-3 p-1 pr-3 pl-3\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 10px; color: white;\">(PHOTO: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images)<\/span><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Good <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Matt Haack: <\/strong>The veteran made his debut on Thursday and had a great night. Haack punted four times for 186 yards with a 46.5 average. He also pinned three punts inside the 20-yard line.<\/p>\n<p>In the second half, Haack had multiple highlights. He had a 42-yard punt stopped at the 2-yard line at 11:57 of the third quarter. Then, at 8:22 of the third quarter, he booted a 63-yard punt, and that too was downed at the Cleveland 2-yard line.<\/p>\n<p>Haack also had a very good hold on a snap that was wide right and got the ball down for Borregales to make the kick.<\/p>\n<p>The Patriots worked out veteran punter Jamie Gillan on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kyle Dixon: <\/strong>He\u00a0had a very good game with 8 receptions on 8 targets for 81 yards.\u00a0 That was a spectacular game, and he is a candidate for the Practice Squad.\u00a0 Dixon signed as a much-hyped UDFA with a large signing bonus.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kyle Williams: <\/strong>He\u00a0had 2 catches on 2 targets for 55 yards and a 45-yard TD.\u00a0 The other catch was a 10-yard comeback for a 1<sup>st<\/sup> down. That\u2019s progress.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kayron Prunty:<\/strong> He\u00a0had the best game of all secondary players (which isn\u2019t saying much).\u00a0 He had 5 tackles and a TFL where he pushed the receiver into the backfield into the RB on a screen, and he blew up the play.\u00a0 Prunty also played well on Special Teams as a gunner on punt coverage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>James Hasty: <\/strong>He\u00a0had 6 carries for 37 yards against 3rd-team\u00a0players with a big 20-yard run.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hassan Haskins: <\/strong>He\u00a0runs very hard and led the team with 38 yards on 11 carries.\u00a0 He had a play where he was hit in the backfield and fought through it for a 7-yard gain and a 1<sup>st<\/sup> down.\u00a0 If they keep 3 RBs, I think Haskins will make the team.\u00a0 Haskins returned kickoffs, and I wasn&#8217;t impressed by his return skills.\u00a0 He had a tackle on the Opening Kickoff.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Namdi Obiazor: <\/strong>He\u00a0may have played well enough to make the team.\u00a0 He led the team with 12 tackles. He has the speed that the other linebackers don\u2019t have.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"m-0 p-0 pb-0\" style=\"background-color: #313131; text-align: right; border-bottom-left-radius: 5px; border-bottom-right-radius: 5px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pf_reveal lazy \" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.patsfans.com\/patriots\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/2026-08-28T012157Z_1465940866_MT1USATODAY29674635_RTRMADP_3_NFL-NEW-ENGLAND-PATRIOTS-AT-CLEVELAND-BROWNS-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Aug 27, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA;  New England Patriots quarterback Behren Morton (15) surveys the field against the Cleveland Browns during the first half at Huntington Bank Field.  Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1725\" \/><figcaption class=\"m-0 mb-3 p-1 pr-3 pl-3\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 10px; color: white;\">(PHOTO: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images)<\/span><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Bad<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Behren Morton<\/strong> looked like a QB that had never taken a snap under center.\u00a0 I\u2019d be looking at QBs that are being cut for the 3<sup>rd<\/sup> QB spot.\u00a0 \u00a0Morton had two interceptions and a third nullified by a Browns Pass Interference.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lan Larison<\/strong> lost the 3<sup>rd<\/sup> running back competition.\u00a0 He was targeted twice, and although both passes were bad, he should have caught the 1st pass that was thrown behind him, but he got both hands on the ball and dropped it.\u00a0 Later, a pass was tipped at the LOS and fell near his feet, which I thought he should have caught.\u00a0 He had 2 carries for 5 yards.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Ugly<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Overall Patriots Defense.\u00a0 \u201cI saw dog [expletive] defense,\u201d Vrabel said last week, and there was more of the same in this game. They had Cleveland pinned inside the 2-yard line and gave up a 98-yard, 15-play drive that chewed up 9:15 from the 3<sup>rd<\/sup> Qtr into the 4<sup>th<\/sup> Qtr.\u00a0 They had Green pinned against the endline and allowed him to get away for a 30-yard gain.<\/p>\n<p>Maybe <strong>Gabe Jacas<\/strong> just sucks? I\u2019ve never seen a Patriots player make the same exact mistake so many times. -Pat Lane<\/p>\n<p>If Jacas wasn\u2019t a 2nd-round selection, he would be cut. He has been so bad.\u00a0 He has zero football instincts and keeps getting sucked in by play-action passes.\u00a0 Bites on the run fakes every time, leaving the edge exposed.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Ugliest<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Chad Muma<\/strong> has played his way off this team.\u00a0 He was on my initial 53-man roster list.\u00a0 He whiffed again tonight on an open-field tackle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Charles Woods<\/strong> played awful tonight, and he may now be gone.\u00a0 On a simple drag route across the middle, he gives up the completion and doesn\u2019t make the tackle for a 9-yard gain and a 1st down.\u00a0 He did have 10 tackles, but that was because they were picking on him.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mekhi Butler<\/strong> was a turnstile tonight.\u00a0 He gave up a 10-yard sack by completely whiffing on a block.<\/p>\n<p>Did anyone on the coaching staff inform the Defense that Jaylen Green is a running QB?\u00a0 The Edges lost containment on numerous occasions.\u00a0 Green ran for 66 yards (leading the team) on 8 carries.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kindle Vildor<\/strong>, for all he did well last week, stunk the joint out with a big 22-yard pass interference penalty on 3rd down when the Defense had the Browns stopped.\u00a0 Two other big receptions were against Vildor<\/p>\n<figure class=\"m-0 p-0 pb-0\" style=\"background-color: #313131; text-align: right; border-bottom-left-radius: 5px; border-bottom-right-radius: 5px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pf_reveal lazy \" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.patsfans.com\/patriots\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/USATSI_25048392_168390408_lowres.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2504\" height=\"1693\" \/><figcaption class=\"m-0 mb-3 p-1 pr-3 pl-3\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 10px; color: white;\">(PHOTO: Dec 22, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patsfans.com\" title=\"New England Patriots at PatsFans.com\"><strong>New England Patriots<\/strong><\/a> wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (9) catches a pass for a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills in the first quarter at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images)<\/span><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Kayshon Boutte Pens a Letter of Appreciation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>He addressed the Owners, Coaches and Fans of the New England Patriots.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNew England, it\u2019s hard to put into words what these last few years have meant to me. Being selected with the 187th pick in the 2023 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots was a dream come true. From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed into an organization built on hard work, accountability, and a standard of excellence. I want to thank Mr. Kraft, Coach Belichick, and everyone behind the scenes who poured into me. I also want to give a special thank you to Coach Vrabel, Todd Downing, and Josh McDaniels. Thank you for believing in me, trusting in my abilities, and helping me grow, not just as a football player, but as a man. Your guidance, your honesty, and your confidence in me played a huge role in my development, on and off the field. I&#8217;ll always have the utmost respect for each of you and will forever be grateful for the time, effort, and belief you invested in me. Thank you for helping shape the player and person I am today. I\u2019ll carry those lessons with me for the rest of my career. Patriots Nation, thank you for embracing me from day one. Your support through every high and low never went unnoticed, and I\u2019ll always be grateful for the opportunity to wear the Flying Elvis on my helmet. I\u2019ll always look back on my time in New England with nothing but gratitude and respect. Once a Patriot, always grateful from requesting a trade in March 2026, not knowing what the future holds. I thank the Patriots for doing right by me and sending me to an Organization I truly wanted to be a part of. I\u2019m incredibly excited for what\u2019s ahead with the Houston Texans\u201d<\/p>\n<p>How do you think Christian Barmore, Mike Onwenu, Pop Douglas, and Mack Hollins think of the Gonzalez negotiations in light of the fact that they are all Free Agents next season?<\/p>\n<p>Next up is the roster cutdown to 53.\u00a0 The roster has to be cut down by 6:00 Sunday night.\u00a0 Some of the cuts will be announced as early as Saturday.\u00a0\u00a0 I will have an updated 53-man roster projection for Saturday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Patriots suffered an ugly 37-13 pre-season loss to the Browns. 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