"The New England Patriots have upped their 2025 season record to 6-2 and sit alone atop the AFC East standings. They're in the thick of the playoff hunt, and for once, the Patriots need to be aggressive before the November 4 trade deadline. The top guy they should target is Bengals' edge, Trey Hendrickson. Their pass rush needs a boost, and if he's healthy, Hendrickson will provide it."
"Vrabel knew he had the key ingredient in his precocious second-year quarterback, Drake Maye, and he just had to fill in the other pieces. He conducted a massive roster overhaul in the offseason, and it worked. He rebuilt his offensive line, bolstered the wide receiving corps, and also added better players to each level of the defense. Now, it's time for the Patriots to go all-in, throw all their chips into the middle of the table."
"The new Head Coach had said his objective was to de-throne the Buffalo Bills from atop the AFC East. Almost no one assumed he'd contend with Buffalo in his first season. Yet, that's exactly what he's doing after just one offseason, and importantly, his team hasn't even fully hit its stride. After almost half a season, the Patriots are in a position to not only make the playoffs but to host a playoff game if they can keep atop the AFC East."
The New England Patriots are 6-2 and lead the AFC East, positioned for a playoff run that could include hosting a home game if they stay atop the division. The team needs to be aggressive before the November 4 trade deadline to maximize its chances. Edge rusher Trey Hendrickson of the Cincinnati Bengals is the prime target to boost a pass rush that still needs reinforcement, provided his recent hip re-aggravation is not serious. Owner Robert Kraft hired Mike Vrabel, who rebuilt the roster in the offseason by overhauling the offensive line, upgrading receivers, and adding defensive talent. The roster moves have produced immediate results, and the team should go all-in now.
Read at Musket Fire
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]