Just five games into the season, the Patriots are in danger of being written off by supporters and skeptics alike.
That’s what happens when a team has been outscored, 72-3, over the last two weeks en route to a 1-4 start.
“There are always obituaries being written,” Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien said Tuesday. “But there’s a lot of football to be played. So, let’s see if we can get better. To me, the NFL is about who can improve the fastest. We have a long way to go, don’t get me wrong, but hopefully, we can get there.