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‘We’re all motivated to prove that we can play with more consistency’: Matthew Slater addresses Patriots’ early struggles

Four weeks into the NFL season, the Patriots have had more than their share of struggles as a unit.

New England is 1-3 with its only win coming against the Zach Wilson-led New York Jets, 15-10. In Week 4, the Patriots were blown out by the Dallas Cowboys, 38-3.

Speaking to Steve Burton on Patriots All-Access, captain Matthew Slater gave his insight into the Patriots’ struggles and how he addresses them as a leader.

“I think you have to be very direct,” Slater said. “You have to be direct in how you speak truth to the team, how you live truth out, and how you just interact with the guys.