There’s no doubt that the Patriots are having a rough season. Now with a record of 1-6 after a sixth straight loss to the Jaguars on Sunday, the team has even been dubbed “soft” by head coach Jerod Mayo, a comment that has prompted reactions from players, analysts and even Bill Belichick.
New England’s recent performance has led to scrutiny, with many people weighing in on how far the team has fallen. Here’s what NFL experts are saying about the Patriots this week.
Bill Simmons, The Ringer: Simmons wrote on X, “This is the worst-coached Pats team since Rod Rust.