"We know, with almost 100 percent certainty, that they have the right coach in Mike Vrabel and the right quarterback in Drake Maye, and nothing determines a football team's present and future more than having the right people in those spots. Because of them, and assorted others in supporting roles, the Patriots are better and far more interesting than they have been since Tom Brady headed south, including the 2021 mirage of a playoff season."
"But Ward is struggling mightily to protect the ball and himself. Ward turned the ball over three times (interception, two fumbles) in a 20-10 loss to the Raiders last Sunday. He has already been sacked 25 times this season, and the Titans - who rank 31st in the league at 13.8 points per game - have scored just six touchdowns in six games."
The Patriots seek a third straight road victory against a Titans team in disarray with a new coach and a struggling rookie quarterback. There is near certainty that Mike Vrabel is the right coach and Drake Maye the right quarterback, which shapes a team's present and future. With supporting personnel, the Patriots are better and more interesting than since Tom Brady left. The Titans used the No. 1 pick on Cam Ward, who has struggled with turnovers and protection, has been sacked 25 times, and the team ranks 31st at 13.8 points per game with six touchdowns in six games. Vrabel went 54-45 as Tennessee coach, reached the 2019 AFC title game, and won AFC South titles in 2020-21.
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