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Patriots coaches and players try to explain what ‘starting over’ entails

Just five games into the season, the Patriots are in danger of being written off by supporters and skeptics alike.

That’s what happens when a team has been outscored, 72-3, over the last two weeks en route to a 1-4 start.

“There are always obituaries being written,” Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien said Tuesday. “But there’s a lot of football to be played. So, let’s see if we can get better. To me, the NFL is about who can improve the fastest. We have a long way to go, don’t get me wrong, but hopefully, we can get there.