Tyquan Thornton was selected in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Thornton shows a lot of potential in terms of what he's brought to the table so far for the Patriots, with his speed and ability to gain separation being big factors in his success. But can he turn things up to the next level in the future, and if so, how?Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theevilempirepatcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/evilempirepats

The Patriots travelled to Cleveland and defeated the Browns 38-15. Bailey Zappe looked amazing, throwing for over 300 yards, alongside another fantastic outing by the Patriots defense that saw New England return to its old style of good complimentary football. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theevilempirepatcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/evilempirepats

I really didn’t think I would end up making this video when the Patriots drafted Bailey Zappe earlier this year, but given the circumstances, I think it’s relatively appropriate. And given Bill Belichick’s recent comments on the QB situation going on right now, not only is the video appropriate, but I believe it’s necessary. Now the question at hand is whether or not Bailey Zappe should replace Mac Jones as the full time starter for the rest of the season. And so that’s what we are going to discuss in this episode. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theevilempirepatcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/evilempirepats

The Patriots might have finally cracked the code on how to win football games this year. Run the football down your opponents throats and then compliment that by really solid defense that bends, but doesn’t break, usually. And that’s exactly how the Patriots were able to get the dub against the Detroit Lions, a team that had the #1 offense coming into this game.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theevilempirepatcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/evilempirepats

When I found out that Mac Jones wasn’t going to be playing against the Packers, I knew deep down that as much as I wanted to hype up Brian Hoyer and Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson, the Patriots were going to lose, and in my mind, they were going to lose badly. What we saw on Sunday, despite the loss, was one of the most inspiring games that the Patriots have played this year, and even without Mac Jones, I think that we might have seen on of the best offensive performances so far this season from this team. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theevilempirepatcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/evilempirepats

I’m honestly still trying to recover from what in the world this game was. Was it a close game that the Patriots should be proud of competing in given their current situation? Or was it a game that the Patriots blew by means of bad decision making and turnovers. Or was it both? Let’s get into this game. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theevilempirepatcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/evilempirepats

Coming off a disappointing Week 1, the Patriots look to rebound against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2. Going into this year, the Steelers looked much weaker, but after last week against the Bengals, where the Steelers were able to go up 17-3 on the defending AFC champs and eventually beat them in overtime, I’m a lot more concerned. So can the Patriots overcome their old rivals and beat the Steelers?Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theevilempirepatcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/evilempirepats

The Patriots not only did not get the win against their much hated rivals in Miami, but they showed that their offensive inconsistencies are continuing from the preseason to the regular season. It's not time to panic yet, but there is a crap ton of work to be done. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theevilempi...Twitter: https://twitter.com/evilempirepats

In Miami. Against Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. Tua's 3-0 against Belichick. Against an up and coming HC. With an offense that has questions. Can the Patriots beat the Dolphins. Lets find out!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theevilempirepatcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/evilempirepats

The Patriots finished cutting down their roster to 53 players, and so it’s time to look at who these players are, who didn’t make the cut and breakdown some surprises seen on the roster. Now keep in mind, a lot of the players who were cut, while they didn’t make the final roster, they have earned a spot on the practice squad.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theevilempirepatcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/evilempirepats