Patriots captain invokes Bill Belichick after Jaguars loss
Following a 35-6 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, New England Patriots captain Kevin Byard invoked former coach Bill Belichick's 'do your job' mantra. The team is struggling with defensive performance and red-zone efficiency under new leadership.
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The article reflects the ongoing transition and cultural challenges faced by the New England Patriots in the post-Belichick era.
Coming out of their 35-6 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, the New England Patriots know they need all the help they can get. Well, maybe some of the old Bill Belichick magic can do the trick.
While the Patriots’ longtime head coach will not be walking through the door, Patriots captain Kevin Byard cited one of his legendary sayings after Sunday’s loss in Jacksonville.
“As Bill Belichick used to always say, just do your job, and I think we’ll be fine,” said Byard during his postgame press conference.
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