Carlos Talks Pats

#Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez against the #Colts:

1 Target
0 Catches Allowed
0 Yards
1 Interception

All-Pro. Pro-Bowler. Comeback Player of the Year. He deserves it all. 🔒

#Patriots QB Drake Maye on the loss:

“It’s heartbreaking… Just came up short. It’s a bummer. I hate it for these guys. I hate it for these coaches. We’re practicing hard. We’re fighting hard. Just coming up short.”

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#Patriots rookie WR Ja’Lynn Polk has taken Tyquan Thornton’s former locker which is next to Kendrick Bourne.

When asked about the change Bourne said, “I'm going to keep encouraging him, speaking gems to him, speaking life into him... things happen like they're supposed to happen."

Jerod Mayo says the final games are crucial for some members of the #Patriots:

Layden Robinson
Cole Strange
Caedan Wallace
The Receivers

Mayo adds, “You want to win right now, but at the same time, I think it would be a disservice to go to the end of the season and not know exactly what we have.”

The #Patriots are giving the “draft an offensive tackle” crowd a lot of ammo today…

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The #Patriots are currently projected to have the No. 6 pick in the NFL Draft and the position they will prioritize is up for debate.

“It's early, but envisioning Maye throwing to someone like University of Arizona receiver Tetairoa McMillan is intriguing.” 👀

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The #Patriots are ruling G/C Cole Strange ‘questionable’ for Week 12.

Strange suffered a torn patellar tendon last season.

The former first-round pick would have to be activated from the PUP list, so a corresponding move would have to be made.

The #Patriots will once again be wearing silver pants for their matchup against the #Dolphins.

I would be shocked if this didn’t become the default next season.

#Patriots S Jabrill Peppers’ next court day is January 22nd for a jury trial, per @MikeReiss.

According to his attorney, Peppers turned down a $10.5 million demand made by the plaintiff.

His attorney stated that the payment demand “tells you what this case is all about.”

#Patriots HC Jerod Mayo on OC Alex Van Pelt being unaware Marcus Jones can play offense:

“The primary focus for us this year was to get Marcus healthy and to get Marcus ready to go as a cornerback and a punt returner… he’s most valuable on the defensive side of the ball and punt return.”

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In ESPN’s latest 2025 mock draft, the #Patriots selected Michigan CB Will Johnson at No. 6.

“… instead of reaching [on OT], the Patriots could fill another need at corner… Pairing Johnson with 2023 first-rounder Christian Gonzalez would give the Patriots a legitimate spot of strength.”

#Patriots QB Drake Maye on keeping football simple:

“I think football is easy and people are complicated. People try to complicate it and I think the best thing to do at the end of the day is simplify it... try to make it as simple and be on the same page. I think we’re learning that…”

#Patriots OL Cole Strange will return to practice today, per Jerod Mayo.

Strange will go through individual drills and he has worked with David Andrews in preparation for working at center.

Mayo calls Strange’s return “exciting.”

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The #Patriots will once again “work free agency for pass-catching and offensive line help to maximize [Drake] Maye’s impact,” per @JFowlerESPN.

Additionally, Fowler adds that the current feeling is that the #Bengals will let WR Tee Higgins hit the open market.

Make the call.

#Rams HC Sean McVay was very complimentary of #Patriots rookie QB Drake Maye:

“He looks like a stud… You can see the impact that he has on his teammates. The way people talk about him here. He looks like he’s gonna be a special player for a long time and he gave us fits today.”

#Patriots WR Kendrick Bourne against the #Rams:

5 Targets
5 Catches
70 Receiving Yards (Team High)
1 Touchdown

He needs to be involved in New England’s offense every week.

#Patriots HC Jerod Mayo says he needs to be better, the assistant coaches need to be better, and the players need to do better.

“We have enough talent in our locker room to be a very good football team. We just gotta be able to put it together.”

#Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez on the decision to not have him shadow Cooper Kupp or Puka Nacua:

“I’m doing what they want me to do. Whatever they tell me to do, I’m gonna go out there and do my best…”

#Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez against the #Rams WRs:

vs Cooper Kupp
7 Routes Run
4 Targets
2 Catches Allowed
9 Yards

vs Puka Nacua
2 Routes Run
1 Target
1 Catch Allowed
10 Yards

Gonzalez primarily defending Demarcus Robinson throughout the game was malpractice.

What a drive by the #Patriots offense… their rookie looks like the real deal 👀

Hey #Patriots, could I interest you in a WR1 and a CB2?

#Patriots rookie Drake Maye currently has the second best PFF Run Grade amongst all QBs this season:

🥇Josh Allen (91.1)
🥈Drake Maye (90.3)
🥉Patrick Mahomes (87.8)

Maye is averaging 10.8 yards per scramble, with 10 scrambles of 12+ yards.

Elite dual-threat ability.

The #Patriots have activated DT Christian Barmore from the NFI list ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the #Rams, per @RapSheet.

WR Tyquan Thornton was waived earlier today to make room for the star defensive lineman.

HE’S BACK!

Sources: Patriots pacing Christian Barmore ahead of potential season debut Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo left the door open for Christian Barmore to make his season debut this Sunday before the defensive tackle as absent for Friday’s practice.

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#Patriots DT Christian Barmore did not participate in practice today due to a “ramp-up period” that is being followed, per @dougkyed.bsky.social.

Barmore was limited during Thursday’s practice, his first practice since July.

Jerod Mayo said there was “a chance” he plays Sunday.

Jerod Mayo on Christian Barmore possibly suiting up for the #Patriots this Sunday:

“There’s a chance. We have a meeting with the doctors after practice today. There is a chance. No no, seriously. There is a chance.”