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Two offensive linemen who were scheduled to be free agents in 2023 got contract extensions on Friday, which makes life harder for the Patriots in 2023.  The team’s entire offense has regressed this year, and perhaps no unit has regressed more than the offensive line. Two of the biggest free agents who were set to […] Did the Patriots’ free agency period in 2023 get much harder? … [Read more...] about Did the Patriots’ free agency period in 2023 get much harder?

Week 15 was forgettable. With an opportunity to push further towards a playoff berth, the Patriots came out flat, then turned it around, then finally lost in dramatic fashion as time expired. In an effort to avoid both beating a dead horse and triggering traumatic memories, we won’t spend any time on the most bizarre […] Top Prop Bets for Week 16: New England Patriots vs. … [Read more...] about Top Prop Bets for Week 16: New England Patriots vs. Cincinnati Bengals

I still have no words for what happened at the end of that Patriots game on Sunday afternoon. By now, you’ve seen countless replays and have heard all of the commentary surrounding the dumbest play we may ever witness on a football field. To make matters worse, the loss all but ended any chance the […] Rookie watch: Marcus Jones struggles at end for Patriots - Musket Fire - … [Read more...] about Rookie watch: Marcus Jones struggles at end for Patriots

Although the Patriots’ 2022 season has been a highly discussed topic over the last few months, their unfathomable loss to the Raiders last Sunday has brought a whole new dynamic to the conversation; most of which has focused on Bill Belichick. The departure of Josh McDaniels was sure to create a dilemma for the New […] Former Patriots executive rips Bill Belichick for failed … [Read more...] about Former Patriots executive rips Bill Belichick for failed season

Various reactions have been shared when discussing the final moments of the Patriots game on Sunday, most of which have placed all blame on Jakobi Meyers for the ensuing disaster. Although the entirety of the last play could be criticized, and not just Meyers for his involvement, several Patriots players came to the receiver’s defense […] Patriots players come to Jakobi Meyers’ … [Read more...] about Patriots players come to Jakobi Meyers’ defense after loss

The AFC East has turned into one of the best divisions in football in the 2022 season. What do the standings look like with three games left?  Each team in the division is still battling for a playoff spot or playoff seeding, so there is a ton of meaningful football left to be played. In […] AFC East standings with three games left in the 2022 season - Musket Fire - Musket Fire … [Read more...] about AFC East standings with three games left in the 2022 season

The final play of the Patriots vs. Raiders game will likely go down in history as one of the worst and most bizarre events to ever occur in the NFL. Although the team deserves scrutiny for the unfortunate mistakes made during the final moments of a game that should’ve been headed to overtime, Bill Belichick’s […] Mac Jones disagrees with Bill Belichick on final play - Musket … [Read more...] about Mac Jones disagrees with Bill Belichick on final play

I think the writing is on the wall and the time has come for the New England Patriots and Bill Belichick to go their separate ways at the end of 2022.  The post-Brady era in New England has exposed some serious issues with the team in terms of decision making an offensive execution. The issues […] The Patriots should part ways with head coach Bill Belichick - Musket Fire - … [Read more...] about The Patriots should part ways with head coach Bill Belichick

The New England Patriots’ week 15 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders not only put a dagger in their playoff hopes but could hint at the end of an era.  Whenever your favorite team losses, reactionary and emotionally driven takes are common. If the Patriots had one this game handily, the reactionary take might be […] The end of an era in New England might be approaching - Musket Fire … [Read more...] about The end of an era in New England might be approaching