Zachary Downing

Joined: Sep 4, 2019

Born and raised in Massachusetts, and enthusiastic to finally share my take on the world of the NFL and the Patriots.

Dec 30, 2020; Arlington, TX, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Kyle Trask (11) in the pocket in the second quarter against the Oklahoma Sooners at ATT Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

3 quarterbacks the Patriots could pick later in the 2021 Draft

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 15: Cam Newton #1 of the New England Patriots huddles the offense in the rain against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half at Gillette Stadium on November 15, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Here’s what the Patriots’ potential playoff path looks like now

Patriots CB Stephon Gilmore (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Patriots Rumors: Examining NFL insider’s report on Stephon Gilmore trade

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 20: James White #28 of the New England Patriots runs with the ball against Kendall Fuller #23 of the Kansas City Chiefs in the second half during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 20, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Patriots: Huge issues loom after NFL postpones game vs Chiefs

James White #28 of the New England Patriots scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter of a game against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Patriots: Where does NE fit in NFL Power Rankings roundup?

GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 01: Malcolm Butler #21 of the New England Patriots intercepts a pass by Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks intended for Ricardo Lockette #83 late in the fourth quarter during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Patriots: Should Belichick have let the Seahawks score at the end of Super Bowl XLIX?

FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 01: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to Devin Funchess #17 (not pictured) during the third quarter against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Former NFL MVP QB Cam Newton signs with New England Patriots

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 10: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots hands the ball off to Sony Michel #26 against the New York Giants during the fourth quarter in the game at Gillette Stadium on October 10, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Patriots RB Sony Michel recovering from foot surgery, per report

FOXBOROUGH, MA - SEPTEMBER 09: A general view of fans during the game between the Houston Texans and the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

What a crowd-less schedule would look like for the 2020 Patriots

ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 03: Sony Michel #26 of the New England Patriots is tackled by Lamarcus Joyner #20 of the Los Angeles Rams in the first half of the Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

New England Patriots: First four games to be against NFC West, per report

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 04: Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots looks on before the AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Tennessee Titans at Gillette Stadium on January 04, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

The New England Patriots must use 2020 as a rebuilding year

DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 08: Brian Hoyer #2 of the New England Patriots looks on during the preseason game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on August 8, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Brian Hoyer may start over Jarrett Stidham, per Ian Rapoport

MIAMI, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 15: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots looks on against the Miami Dolphins during the first half in the game at Hard Rock Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

New England Patriots still don’t have an official defensive coordinator

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 21: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots reacts during the first half against the Buffalo Bills in the game at Gillette Stadium on December 21, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)

New England Patriots: Who will be the quarterback in 2020?

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 04: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots addresses the media during a press conference following the Patriots 20-13 loss in the AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Tennessee Titans at Gillette Stadium on January 04, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Scrap everything: Tom Brady says ‘nobody knows anything’ about decision

DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 08: Chase Winovich #52 of the New England Patriots rushes during the preseason game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on August 8, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

How the Patriots’ 2019 draft class can make or break 2020