The Patriots have simply two video games remaining on their schedule, however it doesn’t seem like they’ll be capable to get by means of them with out addressing just a few issues.
Keion White has a problem with how issues are happening at One Patriot Place.
MassLive’s Karen Guregian revealed a narrative on Friday that outlined his points, which flipped a season stuffed with promise into one the soft-spoken defender is simply attempting to flee.
“I’m going to attempt to get by means of these subsequent two video games, after which determine it out after that, and see the place the playing cards might lie for my future,” White stated, startling those that penciled him in for a protracted profession in New England. “… Simply on the whole. By way of all the pieces. I imply, something is feasible. It’s the NFL. Something can occur 12 months to 12 months. It’s a production-based enterprise. It’s what it’s. You simply determine the place you go … one thing’s gotta change. That’s the way in which I really feel at this level.”
White didn’t mince any phrases, huh?
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It’s been an especially irritating 12 months for everybody down in Foxboro, Mass., however what precisely is on the root of the 25-year-old’s troubles? White pointed towards himself, clearly holding angst towards his personal play within the run recreation — which has been a problem for the whole protection these days — whereas avoiding particulars about these round him.
“It’s the sincere reality. I function in black and white… I really feel like I’m not taking part in good run protection. It’s a large number of the reason why. It’s an inner factor we have to determine,” White stated. “I don’t assume it’s only one factor. I feel it’s plenty of issues. Before everything, it’s me. I would like to enhance me, and being on the identical web page with what the coaches need. I feel it’s plenty of different issues as nicely. With out going an excessive amount of into particulars, that’s how I really feel.”
White did an honest job not throwing his coaches beneath the bus, however watching video games during the last a number of weeks will let you know what he’s upset about.
The Patriots are basically attempting to suit a sq. peg right into a spherical gap, as their most disruptive inside participant has been saved out on the sting taking part in in a containment function for a number of weeks. It’s not simply a problem in opposition to the run, both, as solely one among his 5 sacks has been recorded since Week 3. White hasn’t been good at setting the sting, however ever-decreasing depth on that edge has pressured him to remain in a spot he clearly isn’t comfy.
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Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo, in addition to exterior linebackers coach Drew Wilkins, recommended the second-year defender for his honesty concerning the whole scenario. Wilkins doesn’t appear to view it as an enormous deal, nonetheless, saying the expansion of a younger participant isn’t “linear” and that he believes issues would enhance.
New England would do itself a favor by making some adjustments, nonetheless, as a result of issues clearly aren’t figuring out proper now.
