Matthew first joined Pats Pulpit in 2016. His columns mix together Patriots analysis with pop culture references, and always get a sprinkle of humor over the top.
The Mac Jones experiment was already over. The trade just makes it official.
Trading Mac Jones is a move that had to happen, no matter whose fault you think the current situation is.
Matthew Slater is everything that’s good about football
After 16 years and 264 games, one of the greatest ever Patriots has announced his retirement from the NFL.
Sunday Patriots Notes: Bill Belichick’s legacy is secure no matter his coaching future
Notes and thoughts on the Patriots and the rest of the NFL on January 28.
Sunday Patriots Notes: Why Bill Belichick should return in 2024, and why he should not
Notes and thoughts on the Patriots and the NFL on Sunday, December 7.
Among bad teams, the 2023 Patriots are uniquely lopsided
Normally, teams that end up picking in the top 3 are horrendous in all three phases of the game. Not the 2023 Patriots.
The Patriots’ tanking question has answered itself
No need to put extra effort into losing, the Patriots really are playing this poorly all by themselves.
Pats Pulpit Midseason Awards: Patriots MVP, rookie of the half-year, biggest surprise, and more
With the bye week in the books, it’s time to hand out some awards.
The case for extending Kendrick Bourne
Now that the trade deadline has come and gone, and Kendrick Bourne is on the last year of his contract, here are all the reasons he should stay in New England.
Patriots’ screen plays still going as badly as you think
When New England runs screen plays, they’re not going great.
Nothing else will matter if the Patriots’ offensive line stays like this
Weapons, scheme, playcalling, all of it is a moot point if nobody can block.