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New England Patriots: 3 takeaways from awful Week 2 thumping

By Sam Minton

JACKSONVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 16: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots walks off the field in the first half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on September 16, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 16: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots walks off the field in the first half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on September 16, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images) /
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A rough day for the O-line

One of the reasons that the New England Patriots struggled on offense was because of the offensive line.

Now the Jaguars do have a great pass rush, but the offensive line needs to do a better job of protecting Tom Brady. He was jittery and wasn’t comfortable in the pocket.

You heard it all day from the most annoying announcer in the world Tony Romo. The Patriots needed to give Brady some time, but they couldn’t.

Also, the running game struggled as well. Patriots fans got their first look at Sony Michel and he made the best out of the situation. He looked to be a patient runner who wasn’t shying away from contact.

If the Patriots want to have any sort of offense they need to keep Brady upright. Next week I hope to see much better protection.

The Patriots also need some better production from their pass catchers.

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