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The New England Patriots are still firmly in the 2022 NFL playoff race with two games remaining and are clinging to their last bit of hope.  Even though the Patriots seemed to look dead in the water, they are still clinging to a bit of hope. The 7-8 club has two crucial games left in […] Patriots clinging onto a small ray of hope for playoffs - Musket Fire - Musket Fire - New … [Read more...] about Patriots clinging onto a small ray of hope for playoffs

Patriots‘ second year quarterback Mac Jones has had to endure quite the disaster of offensive play-calling this year, but that does not excuse who he is.  I think if we’re being real with ourselves and the state of the New England Patriots, we’ll see the truth about Mac Jones. Jones is clearly a talented and […] Mac Jones is in the irrelevant middle of quarterbacks - Musket … [Read more...] about Mac Jones is in the irrelevant middle of quarterbacks

Much attention has been raised to New England Patriots QB Mac Jones. However, it may not be the attention he wanted. Due to Jones’ antics, many former Patriots players have expressed frustration or disappointment in his leadership. Most recently, veteran DT and former Patriot Vince Wilfork shared his feelings toward Jones during an NBC Sports […] Former New England Patriots DT … [Read more...] about Former New England Patriots DT is fed up with Mac Jones’s antics

The Patriots have a long list of changes needed this offseason, but none seems more important than addressing the offensive coordinator/play-calling disaster. It has been said for weeks that Robert Kraft will have a say in moves that will occur, particularly in Bill Belichick’s presumed search for a new signal caller. Because of his personnel […] New names rumored to become … [Read more...] about New names rumored to become Patriots’ OC next year

Besides the unimaginable ending to the Patriots at Raiders game dominating headlines this week, Mac Jones also remained a topic of conversation, especially after Bill Belichick’s post-game comments regarding the quarterback. The final play was said not to have gone to plan, with multiple players and coaches stating it was meant to be a draw […] Patriots Mac Jones proves Bill … [Read more...] about Patriots Mac Jones proves Bill Belichick wrong in week 16

For years, teams across the NFL envied what was called the “Patriot Way” that allegedly contributed to historic success for two decades.  It was a short phrase that seemed to embody the entire organizational structure that was the New England Patriots. For years, the Patriots were one of the very best teams in all of […] What exactly did the “Patriot Way” mean all this time? - … [Read more...] about What exactly did the “Patriot Way” mean all this time?

Matthew Judon, with two games remaining in the 2022 season, has 15.5 sacks on the year and has a chance to set some Patriots’ history.  Unfortunately, the veteran has cooled down a bit on pacing quickly enough to hit 20 sacks on the season, but Judon still has a chance to set some Patriots’ history, […] Matthew Judon can make all-time Patriots’ history in 2022 - Musket Fire - … [Read more...] about Matthew Judon can make all-time Patriots’ history in 2022

With another loss on the season, the Patriots fall to 7-8 and are currently barely grasping onto playoff chances for the 2022 season.   At this point, I think it’s safe to say that most fans have all but thrown the towel in on the season for New England. Their fourth loss in five games was […] New England Patriots’ playoff chances hanging by a thread - Musket Fire - Musket Fire … [Read more...] about New England Patriots’ playoff chances hanging by a thread

The list of notable voices that have discussed the final play of the Patriots’ game against the Raiders last Sunday continues to grow as the days go on. The typical media reactions have filtered throughout the week ranging from analysts and reporters to former NFL players. All have shared nearly identical takes, most of which […] Tom Brady reacts to final seconds of the … [Read more...] about Tom Brady reacts to final seconds of the Patriots at Raiders game