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No word yet, but I doubt it. Likely hiring a lawyer for a lawsuit

This loss was exactly like the other, especially the big games. Henry running wild, then he fumbles. Zay, the only one who can get open, on a critical drive, he fumbles. Henry running wild and the coaches take him out, for what amounted to be most of the 4th quarter. Defense gets pressure in the quarterback but they fall down before sacking him. The only thing missing was the bone headed play from Lamar, but then he "got hurt" late in the 2nd after only scoring 7 pts. Humphrey cant cover any more, sure he had a pick at the goal line, but after that, missed tackles, wide open recievers he is supposed to cover. . How bad is the Pats defense? Huntley hung 17 on them and was driving for a game winning score at the end. The last Pats drive, no pressure, 4 man rush, most of them double teamed, 7 in zone coverage all just waiting for the ball to be thrown to react. Yes, Orr has to go, Harbs as well. His "explanation" as to why Henry was not in for the last 12+ minutes of the game is bunk. "Roation", really? Game on the line, playoffs on the line, division on the line, Henry the only back in the "rotation" who is being extremely productive, is kept out?

Another 4th quarter collapse by the defense, an 11 point blown lead. Running at will, create 2 turnovers, 3 sacks, then they disappear. Yes, players need to be gone, positions improved. But the coach has to take blame, this isn't the first time, nor even the 5th time this team has blown a double digit lead in the 4th. Another game they should have won, in the end, oh well. Season is officially over

During the 2nd quarter of the Lions game. After an exchange of words, Metcalf can be seen pulling the fan's hair then taking a swing at him Suspension by the league i am sure will follow

Some light reading until game time tonight. To say run should be early and often is an understatement From the Pats site It took an opposing running back 10 weeks to eclipse the 50-rushing yard mark against the Patriots defense. That was when Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker totaled 53 yards across nine carries. What was an elite run defense to date started to show cracks that Sunday in Tampa Bay. Those have now fully revealed themselves. Since Week 10, the Patriots run defense has cratered to 29th in rush EPA and 31st in the NFL in rush success rate. Over their first nine games, New England ranked 3rd in rush EPA and 8th in success rate. “Obviously we’re struggling a little bit, it’s been down these last couple weeks,” outside linebackers coach Mike Smith said this week. “We have to get back to what we were at the beginning of the year.” Injuries have not helped the case. After suffering an ankle injury early in Week 11, star defensive tackle Milton Williams has resided on injured reserve over the last three games and will remain out Sunday. Fellow defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga (chest) missed a Monday night matchup against the New York Giants. Linebacker Robert Spillane played a season-low 39 defensive snaps in that contest before not playing last week as he was available only in emergency. Spillane, who was seen in a walking boot this week, has already been ruled out for Sunday night. But in addition to the injuries, the Patriots’ details, technique, and fundamentals — which add up to be the third pillar of Mike Vrabel’s team identity — were lacking in a 35-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills, who generated a +0.23 rush EPA (95th percentile). “Just really working on the technique of their job and making sure we’re not chasing plays,” defensive play caller Zak Kuhr explained. “Sometimes guys want to make plays and they get excited and step out of their responsibility to try and make a play. Just do our job with good technique and fundamentals.” “We want to chase wins, we don’t want to chase plays,” Vrabel added. “That’s the message. I think if we focus on winning and what’s required of winning, then every play will come to us and we’ll make the ones that we’re supposed to make.” Healthy reinforcements will help, which should include the return of Milton Williams from injured reserve next week as he continues to progress well from his ankle sprain. But this week, however, New England’s current personnel will be tested again in Baltimore. With Derrick Henry and Lamar Jackson — plus change-of-pace back Keaton Mitchell — leading their ground game, the Ravens are third in the NFL in rushing yards per game (146.2), sixth in rush EPA, and second in explosive run rate. https://www.patspulpit.com/new-england-patriots-opinion/116750/sunday-notes-run-defense-nfl-week-16-ravens

That doesn't bother me as much, it is the way players today act, deal with the media. The same media that has turned into a click bait, hot take media, quite unlike it used to be. You see many players, high profile too boot, who won't talk to the media right after a bad game, some even after a good game.

Yeah, Smith clearly lost a step and maybe a half over the past 2 years, but he is still very good and his leadership is much needed

So was Ray, who complained often to Ozzie and Rex to get him some "damage defensive tackles"

Finally found it, the Ravens are 14th worst in the league in missed tackles with 83. Pats are the best with 53 Per PFF, for what it is worth (no, not a big fan of the site, question some of their stats, the ambiguity of it all)

I doubt he falls to the Ravens, he should be a top 15 pick unless he bombs at the combine. If his 40 is 4.5, sure he could fall. But, like you, give me the phatty, an edge or a left tackle in the 1st. I've already said who to take at wide out and either of them can be had in the 2nd or even the 3rd. Great hands, possession receivers. Lamar is not great at throwing the long ball so why get a speed demon when you have one on the team already that you don't use at all

Several other Ravens veterans also returned to practice: left tackle Ronnie Stanley (knee/ankle), linebacker Roquan Smith (knee), and outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy (quad). Stanley and Van Noy were limited and Smith was a full participant. Wide receiver Rashod Bateman (ankle) logged a full practice for a second straight day. Cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (foot) was not back, however, which puts his status more into doubt heading into a critical Week 16 game against the New England Patriots and quarterback Drake Maye. From the Ravens home site

Pats players who missed practice Wednesday CB Carlton Davis III (Hip) LB Christian Elliss (Illness) CB Marcus Jones (Knee) LB Harold Landry III (Knee) LB Robert Spillane (Ankle) Ravens who did not CB Chidobe Awuzie (Foot) LB Teddye Buchanan (Knee) QB Lamar Jackson (Illness) LB Roquan Smith (Knee) T Ronnie Stanley (Knee/Ankle) OLB Kyle Van Noy (Quad)

Lamar missed Wednesday practice, this time not for "rest" rather because of an "illness". Guess he couldn't resist the spicy chicken again... clear the bathroom!

He would be a very nice pick. Naturally 300 +, high motor and strong, very strong

Don't know anyone is going to trade for him with that contract. But with only a $3 mil salary next year, maybe.. Can he could to SanFran for a year and resurrect his career like so many have done?