The average NFL fan would argue the Patriots currently have nothing to play for besides draft position, but that isn’t the feeling in New England’s locker room.
When a team struggles as much as the Patriots have this season, it surely must be challenging to maintain high levels of morale and motivation knowing a playoff berth is out of the question. But thanks to longtime captain Matthew Slater, New England intends to finish out its lost campaign with a competitive spirit.
“Slater often addresses players in his role as a captain, and his message last week resonated with linebacker Mack Wilson Sr.