Matthew Judon, the New England Patriots linebacker, recently voiced a straightforward plea to his team’s offense following a challenging season marked by his own premature departure due to a bicep injury in Week 4. Throughout the dismal 4-13 campaign, Judon observed the Patriots’ offensive struggles, characterized by a lackluster performance that saw them rank among the bottom teams in terms of yardage gained and points scored in the entire league, tying with the Carolina Panthers for the lowest point production, averaging just 13.9 points per game.
With quarterbacks Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe taking turns leading the offense, the Patriots frequently failed to provide ample support, often leaving the defense with an immense burden to compensate for the shortcomings on the offensive end. Looking ahead to the upcoming 2024 season, Judon has expressed a singular desire for his offensive counterparts, regardless of who assumes the role of quarterback for the Patriots.
Speaking on the “Felger and Mazz” show on 98.5 The Sports Hub, Judon emphasized his sole concern: the urgent need for the offense to generate points and sustain drives consistently. Indifferent to the specific individual under center, Judon emphasized the critical importance of offensive productivity, stating, “Honestly, I don’t care. It sounds terrible. I just want our offense to score points. Score points and sustain drives. Regardless if that’s Mac, Zappe, or somebody else. I don’t care.”
Despite the team’s struggles, Judon remains optimistic about the potential of both Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe, recognizing their inherent talent but urging them to translate it into on-field success. He challenged the quarterbacks to rise to the occasion and meet the expectations placed upon them, asserting, “I think both Mac and Zappe have the talent to do it. They just have to do it. That’s going to be up to them.”
As the Patriots gear up for the 2024 season under the leadership of first-year head coach Jerod Mayo, Judon finds himself entering a contract year, poised to make an impact as the team seeks to rebound from their disappointing previous campaign.
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