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The New England Patriots’ 2022 season was a saddening one, and it should serve as a massive wake up call for the team who lacks an identity.  It become obvious quickly that the AFC East was one of, if not the best division in football. As it’s gone for the past few years, the Buffalo […] 2022 should be a huge wake up call for the Patriots - Musket Fire - Musket Fire - New … [Read more...] about 2022 should be a huge wake up call for the Patriots

Bill Belichick has received a lot of criticism throughout his career, most of which stemmed from his incredible success during that time. Although he’s dealt with cheating accusations, questionable roster cuts, and displeasure from the media for how he conducts his press conferences, the scrutiny since Tom Brady’s departure has become increasingly harsher. That was […] Former … [Read more...] about Former Patriots say Bill Belichick has lost his aura with players

Patriots’ quarterback Mac Jones endured a lot in his second year in New England and should still be considered the long-term answer for the team.  I think what Jones had to go through this year with the offense was something quite unprecedented. First, a defensive coach and a special teams coach were put in significant […] Why Mac Jones could still be the long-term answer for … [Read more...] about Why Mac Jones could still be the long-term answer for Pats

The New England Patriots were in the Super Bowl as recently as 2018. What moves do they need to make to get back to the big game?  Thinking about this team in the Super Bowl in their current state is kind of laughable, but it’s the goal for all 32 teams each and every season. […] 3 moves to get the Patriots back to the Super Bowl - Musket Fire - Musket Fire - New England … [Read more...] about 3 moves to get the Patriots back to the Super Bowl

It has not even been a week since the Patriots played their final game of the 2022 season, and so much has happened in just those five days. Earlier this week, Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft had their annual end-of-season meeting. It was reported they discussed the team’s issues throughout the season and agreed upon […] Did the Patriots just reveal their Belichick succession … [Read more...] about Did the Patriots just reveal their Belichick succession plan?

The New England Patriots need to fix their wide receiver problem heading into the 2023 season, and they should have some options to do so.  Fixing the wide receiver room might be the biggest priority for the team in 2023, depending on who you ask. The defense was fine but could use another cornerback, which […] How the Patriots can solve their wide receiver problem - Musket … [Read more...] about How the Patriots can solve their wide receiver problem

Let’s conduct a final report on who led the Patriots in receiving touchdowns. Looking deeper into the New England Patriots wide receiver statistics, here is what they show. Our mid-season report projected Jakobi Meyers to lead the team in receiving touchdowns. Meyers was steadfast all year long and held a high position in the receiving […] Patriots wide receiver report: leading … [Read more...] about Patriots wide receiver report: leading TD receiver of 2022

Before the Patriots’ season officially ended last Sunday, the speculation regarding the changes that would take place had already begun. It is well known that Patriots’ owner Robert Kraft has an annual meeting with Bill Belichick to discuss the team’s performance of the year while also making plans for the future. Although Kraft has said […] Patriots’ Robert Kraft put Bill … [Read more...] about Patriots’ Robert Kraft put Bill Belichick in the hot seat

Now that the Patriots’ offseason has begun, the speculation has heightened around Matt Patricia’s inevitable replacement. For the better part of the season, stemming from early last year, Bill O’Brien dominated the rumor mill to make his way back to New England as the offensive coordinator. Since that remains in limbo, the now-fired head coach […] Why Kliff Kingsbury likely … [Read more...] about Why Kliff Kingsbury likely won’t reunite with the Patriots