Our Hawks absolutely put the clamps on the Patriots last Wednesday, taking them down 13-10, and it sounds like New England’s big offseason acquisition, Romeo Doubs, wasn’t exactly ready for the Emerald City defense. Doubs, a supposed massive addition to the Patriots’ roster, ended his first outing for his new team with zero catches and a crucial drop in the fourth quarter that would have been a long gain. He admitted after the game that he wasn’t “locked in,” which, honestly, just fuels the fire for us 12s.
Doubs’ Debut Disaster and Vrabel’s Cool Take
Imagine being hyped up as a major offseason pickup, then dropping the ball, literally, in your debut. That’s exactly what went down for Romeo Doubs against our Seahawks. Zero catches. A game-altering drop late in the game. You’d think there’d be some serious hand-wringing on the New England side, right? But Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is trying to play it cool. “He dropped a pass,” Vrabel said, trying to downplay the situation. “You know what I mean? Guys, everybody drops a pass. Everybody misses a tackle.” He went on to say they’d talk to him the same way they always do, reminding him to “figure out a way to make a play to help us win.” It’s one thing to say that in general, but for a guy brought in to be a major impact player, and after a “not locked in” comment? That’s a rough look, no matter how much Vrabel tries to spin it. It tells you everything about the pressure cooker Doubs is already in.
The Pressure Is Mounting, And Our Defense Made It Happen
The need for Doubs to get “locked in” and actually help his team win just shot through the roof. Patriots receiver A.J. Brown went down with an ankle injury and is set to miss at least the next four games. So, that “figure out a way to make a play” expectation from Vrabel? It’s now the undeniable reality for Doubs. He clearly couldn’t do it in Seattle against our defense. This isn’t just a dropped pass, it’s a huge missed opportunity and a signal of trouble brewing for the Patriots’ offense. For our Hawks, it’s a testament to our defensive strength and how we can shut down opponents, even their big new weapons. That 13-10 score wasn’t just a win, it was a statement.
New England’s now got to figure out how to navigate the next four games without one of their key guys, all while Doubs tries to shake off a debut to forget. He’s “excited to get back out there” according to Vrabel, but that pressure is intense. Meanwhile, our Hawks showed up ready, put the clamps on, and secured a huge early season victory. That’s the kind of start that gets you buzzing about the season ahead, showing what our team is really made of. Let’s go, Hawks!
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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