Welcome back to another edition of “Ring Chasing: Joining the Revolution.” Today we will focus on the first 6 weeks and any rumors that have been mentioned.
Before we get started, we have a trade. The Patriots have traded this year’s 4th and a next years 2nd to Green Bay in exchange for LOLB Jonathan Dixon. “He can be a special player for this year. Not sure how quickly he will be starting but Judon will show him the ropes and get him up to speed,” Coach Royce introducing Dixon to the team.
Week 4: Dixon got a few snaps and let up 2 TDs on missed tackles. Not the way you want to start. We should not keep talking about McPherson but when he plays like that, as a rookie, you have to. First game over 300 passing yards and threw 2 TDs. Most impressive, he stood in the pocket, took some big hits, but still completed the passes. Has to play the Dolphins again next so lets hope McPherson can keep it up.
Week 5: Pathetic. Only thing that comes to mind after that 37-23 loss to the Dolphins. Only good thing that came out of it was McPherson threw 3 TDs but also 2 picks. So, it’s not actually good. Defense let up almost 400 total yards and did not force a single turnover. They have a lot to work on to get back in the win column. NEXT!
Week 6: With the rain coming down, the Pats were having flash backs to just last week. Surprisingly, they were able to pitch a shut out and put up 52 points on the Jets. McPherson who? This game was all Josh Whitehead. Ran 22 times for 223 yards and 3 TDs. We knew they wanted to run the ball in the rain but no one was expecting this. Cannot forget the defense forced 8 turnovers, all interceptions, and Barnes has 3. Hopefully they can keep this momentum up after the bye.
Rumor Mill: Teams have been inquiring about SS RT Trent Brown but the Pats do not seem to be budging. “He is the ‘captain’ of this offensive line and a great overall leader. We do not plan to trade him unless we get an offer we cannot pass on,” Coach Royce when asked about the trade. The Patriots have informed TE Jonnu Smith and QB Mac Jones they will not be offering them contract extensions.