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2020 has proven Ja’Whaun Bentley is not the answer for Pats linebacking corps

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 20: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks runs with the ball as he is chased by Ja'Whaun Bentley #51 of the New England Patriots during the first quarter at CenturyLink Field on September 20, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Patriots linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley has grossly underperformed this season.

The New England Patriots’ defense has regressed in emphatic fashion this season compared to the dominance it exuded on a weekly basis in 2019. That was obviously to be expected given how many key players left in free agency and opted out prior to the start of training camp.