Following Sunday night’s loss to the Lions, the 1-2 Patriots quickly became the subject of discussion around the NFL. The conversation has only intensified in the ensuing days, with the word “panic” being predictably thrown around.
Former Patriots receiver Troy Brown said the team was “capsizing” in wake of Rob Gronkowski’s comments confirming an off season trade report. Other comments have been tempered by experience, as Trent Dilfer humorously reminded fans.
Across the wider scope of NFL media, opinions vary.
Tedy Bruschi, former Patriots linebacker
Patriots defensive problems from a statistical measurement.