How does the narrative change?

Let’s assume the Pats win and Mac has a solid game. Nothing heroic, no last drive comeback. Just a clean win.

How does the fanbase and media start talking about this team and about Mac as the guy moving forward?

We know weeks 1 & 2 were winnable games but we also know Bill Belichick had two of his worst losses of his career in weeks 4 & 5.

Patriots would be 3-5, 3-1 within the division. The schedule gets much easier from here with the Commanders, Colts and Giants on deck.

Are we able to chalk the slow start up to lack of system experience, injuries, a makeshift Oline, wasting time with Parker & Juju??

Or would you need to see more to change your opinion?

  • HoyMinyoyBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Depends on Mac’s performance. If they were to win and Mac has an average-poor statline then the narrative stays the same that he isn’t the guy, if he has a statline similar to last then they’ll start to favor him more. Last Sunday was arguably the best he’s looked his entire career, hoping they can build on that.

    I don’t get the vibe he’s the guy for us but I’m more than happy to be proven wrong, plus it’d be a shame to use a first round pick and then have to start over soon after.