benching
What Bill Belichick said about Tyquan Thornton’s benching
Patriots Thornton was available to play in the second half, Belichick said. But he was not on the field. Tyquan Thornton. AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper Bill Belichick responded to questions about his job security, level of frustration with Patriots’ season Receivers let Mac Jones down on the biggest plays, and other final thoughts from Patriots-Commanders […]
J.C. Jackson, Jack Jones refuse to speak to media after apparent benching in Patriots’ loss to Commanders
Patriots Jones was active on social media after the game as both corners were reportedly benched “due to recent performance issues.” Patriots corner Jack Jones seemed to imply his displeasure over his perceived benching. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Patriots corners J.C. Jackson and Jack Jones weren’t in the mood to speak about their apparent benchings in […]
Mac Jones talks latest benching and his future as Patriots starter on WEEI
Patriots “We just didn’t have the answers to the test yesterday.” Mac Jones and the Patriots are spiraling just five weeks into the season. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer Patriots QB Mac Jones appeared on WEEI’s “Jones & Mego” show on Monday, touching on a variety of topics including his latest benching against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday […]
Mac Jones talks benching against Dallas, message to Bailey Zappe, and more on WEEI
Patriots “I have to believe in myself. And I didn’t really give them a lot to believe in the other night.” Mac Jones and the Patriots will look to avoid a 1-4 start this weekend against the Saints. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth) Patriots QB Mac Jones appeared on WEEI’s “Jones & Mego” show on Monday evening, touching […]
Bill Belichick gave his thoughts on benching Mac Jones, what he plans at quarterback for Week 5
Patriots “I didn’t think there was any point in leaving him in the game,” Belichick said of benching Jones. Bill Belichick during the Patriots’ loss to the Cowboys. AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth Patriots coach Bill Belichick, never particularly loquacious, was especially brief after losing 38-3 to the Cowboys on Sunday. “We obviously didn’t do much of […]
‘We all have some confidence issues’: What the Patriots said about Mac Jones’s benching
Patriots “Definitely not going to beat anybody good when I’m turning it over like that.” Mac Jones struggled Sunday against the Cowboys. Sam Hodde/Getty Images Patriots bench Mac Jones after dreadful performance against Dallas Matthew Judon ‘expected to miss some time’ after leaving Patriots-Cowboys game to injury Mac Jones was benched during a disastrous loss […]
After Demario Douglas’s benching, Hunter Henry recalls a costly rookie fumble of his own
Patriots “I’m looking at the next guy, and not thinking about what’s going on, and the ball gets poked out from behind. I actually lost the game for our team.” Hunter Henry Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Bill Belichick recalled various Patriots’ game plans when asked about offensive identity Rodney Harrison discussed ‘scared’ Zach Wilson, […]
What Bill O’Brien said about Demario Douglas’ benching, costly fumble
Patriots “I think Pop will learn from what happened on Sunday.” Demario Douglas only logged six offensive snaps during Sunday’s loss to Miami. AP Photo/Steven Senne On a night where the Patriots’ offense struggled to generate explosive plays in a frustrating Week 2 loss to the Dolphins, the sight of Demario Douglas planted on the […]
Patriots’ rookie Demario Douglas on benching after fumble: ‘I believe I could have made a difference’
Patriots “This is something to learn from. Whenever I get back in there, I’m going to make it count.” Demario Douglas’ fumble was costly at the end of the first quarter. AP Photo/Steven Senne Demario Douglas is used to drawing a crowd of microphones and cameras during his short time so far in Foxborough. The […]