Remember Week 1? Our Seahawks defense absolutely stifled the New England Patriots’ offense, and that L is still haunting them. Losing A.J. Brown already put them in a tough spot, but their struggles against us were real, and rookie quarterback Drake Maye definitely felt the heat. Now, the big talk out of Foxborough is they might be desperate enough to make a move for star pass rusher Maxx Crosby.
The Patriots’ Offensive Nightmare (and Our Role In It)
The Patriots came into this season with their defense as the big question mark. But surprise! It’s their offense that’s totally fumbling. Head coach Mike Vrabel says he thinks their defense can “get a lot better,” and he’s not wrong. They’ve got guys who could get replaced, especially on the edge. But, man, that Week 1 game against our guys? It was brutal for them. Drake Maye had a rough outing, sure, but it wasn’t just him. The whole unit looked out of sync after losing A.J. Brown. It makes you wonder if they’re already thinking drastic changes, even on the other side of the ball.
Maxx Crosby Is In Limbo, But For How Long?
So, where does Maxx Crosby fit into all this? Bleacher Report just floated the idea he could still be worth a first-round pick, even with some health questions from his failed trade attempt with the Baltimore Ravens in the offseason. This dude asked for a trade after the 2025 season! The Raiders actually agreed to ship him off to the Ravens, but the deal tanked. ESPN’s Ryan McFadden spilled the tea, saying Vegas wasn’t actively trying to move Crosby until Baltimore dropped an “offer it couldn’t turn down.” Right now, the Raiders are 1-0 after beating the Miami Dolphins, cooling trade chatter. But Kristopher Knox pointed out the Raiders aren’t playing the Dolphins every single week. Eventually, they’re gonna hand the keys to rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza. When that happens, and if the Raiders start to stumble, building around Mendoza becomes the main goal. That’s when Crosby could seriously be on the move.
Super Bowl Dreams or Bust for New England?
This is where it gets spicy for the Patriots. If they genuinely believe they can make a run at the Super Bowl before the trade deadline, then a splash for Crosby makes total sense. He could be the best talent available on the market, ready to make an immediate impact on their defensive front. But what if they don’t feel that confident? What if the injury bug bites them even harder? Then, their front office would probably pivot and go in a different direction. It’s a huge gamble, and it all might hinge on whether they recover from the early season struggles, especially that embarrassing Week 1 performance against our boys in blue and green. They’ve got some serious soul-searching to do.
The next few weeks are going to be wild watching how the Patriots’ offense responds, and whether they start making moves. Will they go all-in for Crosby to boost that defense, or will they realize it’s not their year? Either way, our Seahawks showed them exactly what’s up on the field, and it seems the ripple effects are still being felt. Keep an eye on those trade rumors, folks, because the dominoes might just start falling soon!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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