Patriots captain invokes Bill Belichick after Jaguars loss

In the aftermath of their 35-6 defeat to the Jacksonville Jaguars, the New England Patriots recognized the need for additional assistance. However, they found a beacon of guidance in the form of their captain, Kevin Byard. During a postgame press conference, Byard invoked the memory of legendary head coach Bill Belichick, quoting, "As Bill Belichick used to always say, just do your job, and I think we'll be fine."

As a leader amongst the 11 players, Byard emphasized the importance of each individual putting forth their best effort. He expressed his focus on playing at the highest level and making crucial plays to invigorate the team. Byard also addressed the team's defensive shortcomings, which were evident in the 35 points conceded, marking the worst performance under head coach Mike Vrabel.

He clarified that the blame was not directed towards any specific area of the game, but rather the collective effort fell short. Despite this setback, Byard remained optimistic about a turnaround, acknowledging the upcoming challenge against the Bills. He stressed the importance of unity and ignoring distractions to improve their performance.