We’ve now entered the “Assumption of blame” stage of New England’s rapidly deteriorating season. Correctly, the Patriots coaching staff took that mantle on their own shoulders. Bill Belichick started it off on Monday, “That’s the coach’s job, to put the players in a position where they have a chance to win and we’ll do all we can do to that.”
Speaking with the media yesterday, offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien pointed out how the coaches are as responsible for fixing the issues as players are. “It’s not good to start the game with two penalties. It’s ridiculous.