The New England Patriots made no secret of their intentions heading into the 2024 season. They wanted to rely on their running game on offense, and simultaneously be stout against the run on defense.
And while they did show some encouraging signs in those two areas early on this year, they have struggled mightily in both as of late. Sunday’s 20-17 overtime loss to the Tennessee Titans was the most recent collapse in that regard, and it led to head coach Jerod Mayo openly calling his team’s attitude and mentality in question.
“I’ve always felt that stopping the run and running the ball starts with your attitude.