Has the dust settled yet? I’m ready to put the 2022 season behind us. This Patriots team was downright frustrating. Armed with ascending young talent on both sides of the ball, this team gave us just enough each week to fool ourselves into thinking we had a shot. But it’s time to be honest with […] 2023 opponents could result in Patriots playoff berth - Musket Fire - Musket … [Read more...] about 2023 opponents could result in Patriots playoff berth
Patriots Running back report: leading TD rusher of 2022
Let’s conduct a final report on who led the Patriots in rushing touchdowns. As the New England Patriots 2022 season has come to an end, we take a look back on player statistics. According to our mid-season report, Rhamondre Stevenson was leading the team in rushing touchdowns. Stevenson completely took over the backfield while Damien Harris […] Patriots Running back report: … [Read more...] about Patriots Running back report: leading TD rusher of 2022
The Hall of Fame case for Patriots Matthew Slater
If we have just watched Matthew Slater’s final game in the NFL, what a tremendous career it has been. Drafted by the New England Patriots in 2008, Slater spent the entirety of his 15-year career in New England, winning three rings along the way. So let’s take a closer look at his résumé and his […] The Hall of Fame case for Patriots Matthew Slater - Musket Fire - Musket Fire - … [Read more...] about The Hall of Fame case for Patriots Matthew Slater
Why the Patriots should be interested in Derek Carr
Las Vegas Raiders’ quarterback Derek Carr could be on the move this offseason, and the New England Patriots should look to acquire his services. When it was reported that Carr would essentially be demoted an inactivated off of the team, that seemed to spell the end of his nearly decade long tenure as a Raider. […] Why the Patriots should be interested in Derek Carr - Musket … [Read more...] about Why the Patriots should be interested in Derek Carr
Is Patriots’ QB Mac Jones going to be another Kirk Cousins?
Patriots’ QB Mac Jones just finished up his second year in the NFL and has played just OK. Could he just be another Kirk Cousins? I don’t mean this as a slight to either player, as I think Kirk Cousins is a fine quarterback who has made himself quite a bit of money having a […] Is Patriots’ QB Mac Jones going to be another Kirk Cousins? - Musket Fire - Musket Fire - New … [Read more...] about Is Patriots’ QB Mac Jones going to be another Kirk Cousins?
The New England Patriots have missed the playoffs in ’22
With the Patriots’ loss in week 18, along with the Miami Dolphins’ win, New England has officially been eliminated from the 2022 NFL playoff race. In what proved to be an up and down season, the season does end on a down note. Not only did the Patriots lose in week 18 to the Buffalo […] The New England Patriots have missed the playoffs in ’22 - Musket Fire - Musket Fire - New … [Read more...] about The New England Patriots have missed the playoffs in ’22
Is Patriots head coach Bill Belichick’s job in jeopardy this offseason?
Although many lost hope long ago for the 2022 season to end successfully, the Patriots were competing for the final spot in the playoffs on Sunday in Buffalo. Their season came to an end, however, when the Bills’ emotional return to the field was too much for New England to overcome. It was the latest disappointment […] Is Patriots head coach Bill Belichick’s job in jeopardy … [Read more...] about Is Patriots head coach Bill Belichick’s job in jeopardy this offseason?
Three key matchups as Patriots try to clinch a playoff spot
It all comes down to Sunday afternoon in Buffalo. If the Patriots win, they are in the playoffs as the seventh and final seed in the AFC. Lose, and they may have to wait to see some results break their way. The bottom line is that somehow, someway, they control their own destiny heading into the […] Three key matchups as Patriots try to clinch a playoff spot - Musket Fire - … [Read more...] about Three key matchups as Patriots try to clinch a playoff spot
Why the New England Patriots should splurge in free agency
The New England Patriots are projected to have around $50 million in cap space this offseason. They should be active in free agency once again. Being active during free agency was not something that the team typically did. But, after the 2020 season, Bill Belichick decided to get it a go, signing loads of free […] Why the New England Patriots should splurge in free agency - … [Read more...] about Why the New England Patriots should splurge in free agency