Breaking: Patriots Silent at Trade Deadline | Did Playoff Odds Surge?

<p>New England Patriots stand pat at trade deadline despite 7-2 record. Did Mike Vrabel make the right call?</p><p>Nick Cattles breaks down why the Patriots remained inactive while division rivals weakened themselves through major moves. The analysis covers Tennessee Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk's reported refusal to deal with New England, how AFC East geography blocked potential acquisitions, and the Patriots' commitment to their draft-and-develop philosophy under Vrabel's leadership.</p><p>Key topics include evaluating trades the Patriots passed on—from Jakobi Meyers to Jaelan Phillips—and why culture fit matters more than quick fixes. The discussion reveals how the Jets trading Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams, plus Miami dealing Jaelan Phillips, actually improved New England's playoff odds without adding a single player.</p><p>Discover why the Patriots' playoff chances jumped despite making zero moves, and which two trades Nick would have pulled the trigger on.</p><p>Follow & Su...