"Through three games of the Mike Vrabel era, the Patriots have one win, two losses, and an absurd list of self-inflicted regrets and if-onlys. The Patriots could have, and probably should have, beaten hit-averse Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers on Sunday afternoon. But they turned over the football five times, somehow failed to recover any of their four fumbles, and lost, 21-14."
""[The turnovers] erase all of the good things you do,'' sighed Vrabel. As exasperating as this loss was after winning in Miami last Sunday despite committing 12 penalties, it doesn't change the outlook on the season. The Patriots should finish around .500, and they might even have something good here if they can stop messing up in almost darkly comical fashion."
"Drake Maye, who completed 28 of 37 passes for 268 yards, two touchdowns, and a crushing interception, fluctuates in performance and confidence like almost every young quarterback in the history of the league. When he is on, he is a blast to watch - the talent is so clear - and if he can progress along that learning curve, this season will be much more fun as the weeks pass."
Through three games under Mike Vrabel, the Patriots sit at 1-2, plagued by self-inflicted mistakes and costly turnovers. A 21-14 loss to the Steelers featured five turnovers, four fumbles with no recoveries, and a crushing interception. The team previously won in Miami despite 12 penalties. Turnovers have erased positive plays and kept results negative, projecting a likely .500 season unless mistakes stop. Rookie Drake Maye completed 28 of 37 for 268 yards and two touchdowns but showed inconsistent performance and confidence. Consistent discipline and fewer errors could unlock the team's potential as the season progresses.
Read at Boston.com
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