Was there anyone who thought that the Patriots were the better team heading into the SB? If you did, I understand the discouragement, but there is some truth about the Pats schedule and there is a lot of truth about Seattle really being the best team in the league this year. They lost because to a better team, specifically manifesting in that team's ability to cover well while their defensive line manhandled the Pats O-line. Drake was pressured constantly, receivers were covered, and pocket collapsed quickly giving Drake no room to escape up the middle as he has often done. Very true that Maye (McDaniels) weren't able to adjust, but I think that has a lot to do with playing against a superior and well-coached team.
I was hopeful they'd play well and find a way to win, but my mind kept coming up the Super Bowl equivalent of the Mac Jones playoff team. They just weren't ready to compete at this level yet. I was hoping that wasn't the case, but that's what my gut was telling me.
But jeez, they made it farther than anyone else. So it's not a bad level to be at.
Topic: Patriots 2025-26 Season (Read 374240 times)