‘Resignation’: Mike Reiss describes the current mental state of Bill Belichick, Patriots coaching staff
Mike Reiss from ESPN was asked to share his thoughts on the mental state of Bill Belichick, Bill O’Brien, and the coaching staff, particularly in the context of the team’s struggling offense and suggests that a key word to describe the situation is “resignation.” He explains that there’s a sense of frustration when you realize that, despite extensive planning and effort, the team is limited by the inherent capabilities of its players.
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“I think the word that comes to my mind, in terms of where he’s at and maybe where his staff is at, is resignation. It has to stink when you know that, no matter how much time you put into it and however much thought you’re putting into these game plans, you’re sort of resigned to the fact that the pieces you have are what they are. There’s only so much you can do with it. And it probably starts, you know, with the whole quarterback thing. I think Mac Jones has said it himself, like if the quarterback doesn’t play well, you know, you don’t really give your team a chance. I know Bailey Zappe gave him everything he could yesterday, but they’re sort of limited with whoever they put at that position right now with what they can do.”
The New England Patriots had another bad game in their 2023 season, losing 6-0 to the Los Angeles Chargers at Gillette Stadium on Sunday. Bailey Zappe didn’t do much better either, completing 13 out of 25 passes for 141 yards with no touchdowns. He also got sacked five times and had turnovers on downs twice.
The Patriots face the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on Thursday night.
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Red Sox deal Alex Verdugo in rare trade with Yankees
What’s next for the Red Sox?
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – JULY 24: Lourdes Gurriel Jr. #12 of the Arizona Diamondbacks bats against the St. Louis Cardinals during the MLB game at Chase Field on July 24, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Diamondbacks 10-6. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Trading Verdugo leaves the Red Sox with one less outfielder on their major league roster. This could be the first move in replacing/upgrading Verdugo. Shortly after the trade, MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reported the Red Sox have been interested in veteran outfielder Lourdes Gurriel.
Gurriel, a 30-year-old righty, was an All-Star last year in Arizona. In his first season with the Diamondbacks, he slashed .261/.309/.463 with 24 home runs and 82 RBIs in 145 games.
