Ryan McLaughlin

Joined: Oct 10, 2024

Dec 1, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) runs with the ball while Indianapolis Colts safety Nick Cross (20) defends during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Patriots must prioritize two key positions during the 2025 offseason

Dec 1, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) hands the ball off to running back Rhamondre Stevenson (38) during the first half against the Indianapolis Colts at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Improved positioning means the Patriots have more options in 2025 NFL Draft

Dec 1, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) scores on a two point conversion against the New England Patriots during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

It's way too clear who is to blame for the Patriots to the Colts

Nov 17, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk (1) warms up before a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Surprising trio of Patriots players are not performing as expected this season

Nov 24, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith (9) dives into the end zone for a touchdown against New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger (23) and cornerback Jonathan Jones (31) during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Top villains of the Patriots' Week 12 loss are exactly who you think

Nov 17, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) prepares to take a hit from Los Angeles Rams safety Kamren Curl (3) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Patriots have a chance to spoil playoff hopes for the rest of 2024 season

Nov 17, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) runs with the ball against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Beating the Dolphins in Week 12 rests on the shoulders of Drake Maye

Los Angeles Rams v New England Patriots

Embarrassing defensive effort deserves most blame for Patriots latest loss

New England Patriots v Chicago Bears

Patriots can easily add another win to their season vs. the Rams in Week 11

Nov 10, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) drops back to pass against the Chicago Bears during the first quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images

Biggest concern with Drake Maye has proven to be his strength for the Patriots

New England Patriots v Buffalo Bills

Dominant defensive effort helps Patriots send Bears into hibernation in Week 10

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) throws while in the grasp of Tennessee Titans safety Mike Brown (44) during their game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. It was the last play of regulation and the New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (38) came up with the reception in the end zone to force overtime. The play lasted more than 11 seconds as Maye kept the play alive under constant pressure.

Drake Maye continues making history in rookie season with the Patriots

Nov 3, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) stands in the pocket against the Tennessee Titans during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Drake Maye will be the reason the Patriots can beat the Bears in Week 10

Feb 27, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; New England Patriots director of scouting Eliot Wolf during the NFL Scouting Combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Lack of moves by the trade deadline is a bad look for Eliot Wolf and Patriots

August 8, 2024; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver K.J. Osborn (2) leaves the field after defeating the Carolina Panthers at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Distractions from Patriots receivers need to end now before it's too late

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) runs the ball against the Tennessee Titans during the first quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024.

Beleaguered play-caller tops list of Patriots' villains in gross loss to Titans