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Pierce Downey

Pierce Downey is a Texas-based Patriots fan who has previously written for Stadium Rant and Around The Block Network in the past. Downey also appears on numerous podcasts and talk shows to discuss football. You can follow him on Twitter @patsdowney.

February 1, 2023  |  New England Patriots

Why 2023 will be a critical year for Patriots QB Mac Jones

With Mac Jones' decline in 2022 and a new offensive coordinator hired for the New England Patriots, the 2023 season will be a pivotal one for the young quarterback.

January 24, 2023  |  Alabama Crimson Tide

Patriots make great call by hiring Bill O'Brien as OC

The Patriots have hired Bill O'Brien as offensive coordinator,  a move sure to rejuvenate a lackluster offense and bring smiles to New England fans everywhere.

January 23, 2023  |  NFL

Potential options for Patriots with 14th overall pick

After finishing 8-9 and missing the playoffs, the Patriots have the 14th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft and should have some interesting options with the selection.

January 17, 2023  |  New England Patriots

Potential candidates for Patriots offensive coordinator role

In 2022, New England's offense was poor, ranking 17th in points (21.4) and 26th in yards (314.6) per game. In a cryptic tweak late last week, New England announced it had an opening at offensive coordinator.

January 12, 2023  |  New England Patriots

Assessing the offseason priorities, options for the Patriots

There are plenty of holes to fill if the Pats want to get back to the postseason, and they'll need to address all of them to keep up with an ever-improving AFC East.

January 6, 2023  |  New England Patriots

How the New England Patriots can make the playoffs

Heading into the final week of the regular season, New England holds the seventh and final seed in the AFC playoffs. The Patriots (8-8) can clinch a playoff spot with a win at Buffalo on Sunday, but that's not the only way they can get in.

December 20, 2022  |  New England Patriots

Patriots' playoff road laden with potholes after wild loss to Raiders

On Sunday, Patriots receiver Jakobi Meyers chucked a backward lateral 20 yards into the hands of Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones, who stiff-armed Mac Jones and rumbled for the winning touchdown. He may have also tossed away a playoff spot.