Bill Belichick Admits Passing Game 'Not As Efficient As We Need It To Be'
The Patriots' head coach admitted what is painfully obvious to anyone who's watched the team play this year: the passing game just isn't good enough.
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The Patriots' head coach admitted what is painfully obvious to anyone who's watched the team play this year: the passing game just isn't good enough.
"One thing that's not about to happen, and let me be perfectly clear, you're not about to create any type of division between me and Josh McDaniels," Newton said.
The Patriots are making it clear that Cam Newton is their quarterback going forward.
Bill Belichick is getting two more years on President Trump's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition.
The descent to this place was gradual, but it's nevertheless startling to see the Patriots as a middling team in the middle of December.
Some 10 hours later, while back home in Foxboro, the Patriots' head coach was not in any better mood to field such questions.
The Patriots lost their seventh game of the season on Thursday night. That is a sentence that has not been written in a very, very long time.
Some folks are done with Cam Newton. They're ready for Jarrett Stidham. Whatever Bill Belichick does, it won't make a difference.
Bill Belichick wanted absolutely nothing to do with a question about his starting quarterback after a demoralizing loss to the Rams.
Entering Thursday night, the Patriots' chances of securing a playoff spot were slim. After a loss to the Rams, those chances are all but shot.
Bill Belichick is auctioning off the sneakers he wore during last Sunday's 45-0 blowout win over the Los Angeles Chargers to raise money for his foundation.
Here's a breakdown of what to expect when the Patriots and Rams kick off on Thursday night.
The Patriots get to spend a few extra days out in sunny California, a nice bonus to having back-to-back games against Los Angeles opponents on their schedule. But as always, this is a business trip for New England.
Yes, they won 45-0. But how would things have gone if Bill Belichick didn't make a bold decision, or if Cam Newton didn't reward him?
Gunner Olszewski, the converted DII defensive back-turned-NFL receiver and special teamer, finally put forth a performance that reflected his hard-working mentality.
Bill Belichick has obviously done quite a bit over his nearly 50-year career in the NFL. But Sunday's win over the L.A. Chargers gave him another prestigious honor to list on his Hall of Fame resumé.
When it comes to the Patriots dynasty, few folk heroes can match the intrigue and mystique of Ernie Adams.
This doesn't have the hype of a Patriots-Chargers matchup of yesteryear, but it's a big game for New England.
Could Cam Newton miss Sunday's game?
Bill Belichick sat down for his video conference with Patriots reporters on Wednesday with a whole lot to say about the Los Angeles Chargers ... and a bit of sarcasm in his back pocket.
To stop DeAndre Hopkins is to stop the Arizona Cardinals. And on Sunday, Stephon Gilmore stopped DeAndre Hopkins.
The Patriots defense had all kinds of trouble containing DeShaun Watson in last weekend's loss to the Texans. They're going to have an even bigger challenge with Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals visiting Foxboro this weekend.
The Patriots' game plan in Houston had some major flaws. We'll get into that, plus more in the leftover thoughts.
Bill Belichick's press conference took an unexpected turn into global politics on Wednesday morning.
Acting Sec. of Defense Christopher Miller turned to Patriots head coach Bill Belichick's signature message in a letter to employees.
The Citgo sign started to come down in late May but now has been partially rebuilt with a tarp replica on one side.
Stephon Gilmore returned to Foxboro on Friday to sign a one-day contract and retire as a member of the New England Patriots.
The federal government has ended its years-long safety oversight of the MBTA.
The Boston weather forecast is about to change dramatically as we enter fall foliage season in New England.
Two drivers are dead after a head-on car crash on Route 6A in Brewster, Massachusetts, Thursday night.
The Boston weather forecast is about to change dramatically as we enter fall foliage season in New England.
Ross Douthat's interview with Patrick Clancy and his wife, Dr. Rachel Danis, airs Sunday on 60 Minutes.
The Citgo sign started to come down in late May but now has been partially rebuilt with a tarp replica on one side.
The federal government has ended its years-long safety oversight of the MBTA.
A legal expert says prosecutors and defense attorneys involved in Lindsay Clancy's case will watch the interview closely.
Last year, insurance companies in Massachusetts said they would stop covering GLP-1s when used specifically for weight loss.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
A former FAA special agent says the 9/11 attacks never should have happened because the government was aware of the vulnerabilities.
According to I-Team sources, a Massachusetts State Police trooper allegedly targeted his former girlfriend with racist messages after she began dating a man of color.
Massachusetts State Police have opened an internal affairs investigation after an alleged sexual assault at the department's Oak Bluffs barracks, the WBZ-TV I-Team has learned.
After a man sold his pickup truck on eBay he said the company held onto half his money - nearly $12,000. Here's how it was resolved.
A windshield replacement error knocked out the safety features in Meg Burke's car. When she paid nearly $500 to get it fixed, she couldn't get Safelite to pay her back, so she called the I-Team's Call for Action.
Jon Keller said it's a mistake to think that young people will automatically gravitate to a younger candidate in Massachusetts.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
Stephon Gilmore returned to Foxboro on Friday to sign a one-day contract and retire as a member of the New England Patriots.
Texas had won four straight games to gain a share of the division lead, but dropped one game behind Houston.
North Carolina defensive coordinator Steve Belichick, the son of head coach Bill Belichick, has resigned from his position as the school concludes a probe into its football program.
The surging Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 7-3 on Wednesday night to pull even with Houston atop the AL West.
Jacob deGrom struck out eight in five innings, Corey Seager had a two-run single and the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 in a series opener between playoff contenders.
A two-headed turtle on Cape Cod has veterinarians seeing double.
Video of a "birdnado" shows thousands of tree swallows preparing to migrate south in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
A magazine borrowed from the Concord Public Library in New Hampshire 132 years ago has finally been returned.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.