Oddly enough, the Patriots also placed Jerod Mayo on season ending IR exactly one year ago today, October 16, 2013. After tearing his pectoral muscle, New England went 6-3 over the remainder of the regular season without him.When Stevan Ridley contracted a massive case of fumblitis (three in three games) last November, he then became a non-factor and primarily rode the bench for three weeks. The Pats went 2-1 in that span, including a victory over the eventual AFC champion Broncos. In the Denver game Brandon Bolden (pictured) rushed for 58 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries with Ridley out of the picture.
I'm not saying Bolden is the savior or anything, my point is just that this team knows how to deal with these situations. Yes, the injuries are unfortunate, but for the Patriots it's "been there, done that."
Also, New England hosts the Jets tonight--remember what happened when these two squads met on a Thursday in 2012? The worst play in NFL history.
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