The New England Patriots suffered an embarrassing loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, sparking speculation about their performance. Some suggested that the Patriots may have been “soft,” but coach Jerod Mayo dismissed that notion. Receiver Kendrick Bourne hinted that the players may have had too much fun leading up to the game, drawing on his past experience in the Super Bowl.
Bourne shared, “We made these decisions and we go to the football game and we lose. Not that, that’s the reason we lost, but the decisions we make during the week to get ready, to get locked in, and focus on our end result. So going out overseas, we have to be locked in. I’m not trying to point nobody out, but it’s just we have to focus on what matters. You can go out, but what really matters while we’re here?”
Bourne emphasized the importance of staying focused on the ultimate goal of winning football games, rather than getting caught up in distractions. He highlighted the need for personal responsibility in making the right choices to support the team’s success.
When questioned about players potentially staying out too late in London, Mayo reassured reporters that there was no issue. He stated, “I think it was taken out of context. Those guys did a good job traveling and they did a good job adjusting to the time difference.”
As speculation continued, Mayo declined to elaborate on what specific aspects of Bourne’s comments were misconstrued. He reiterated that the team’s primary focus moving forward was on their upcoming game against the Jets. The Patriots remained determined to learn from their London experience and refocus their efforts on the field.
