New England Patriots special teams ace Matthew Slater is ready to see them become a factor in the AFC playoff race again.
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, the 10-time Pro Bowler explained it's time for the Patriots "to put up or shut up" after missing the postseason in two of the past three years.
"I think the time for excuses is up," Slater said. "We've had enough excuses the last couple of seasons. It's time for us to put up or shut up."
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