If actions do indeed speak louder than words, the New England Patriots made a pretty clear statement when they signed Kyle Dugger to a four-year, $58 million contract extension in April. He was a player to build around on the defensive side of the ball, and an integral piece of both the team’s present and future.
Fast forward eight months, and the Patriots may have another decision to make when it comes to Dugger. They need to assess whether they want to keep him in the starting lineup after what was arguably the worst game of his career on Sunday.