Jake Bailey has been a difference-maker
Many people were shocked when Belichick let go of his three-time Super Bowl champion punter Ryan Allen for the rookie Jake Bailey.
Unsurprisingly, Belichick made the right decision and Bailey has been an absolute game-changer for New England. He accounted for 381 yards with eight punts against the Eagles and he had a long of 55 yards. Six of those punts landed inside the 20-yard line, resulting in horrible field position for the Eagles.
Jake Bailey was excellent tonight. Forced the Eagles to start drives on their own 3, 5, 6, 12 and 12-yard lines.
— Zack Cox (@ZackCoxNESN) November 18, 2019
It also helps that he has Matthew Slater and Justin Bethel to make plays after the ball is punted.
Does everyone understand how valuable it is to have a punter that can do this consistently?
All-Pro, Jake Bailey. #Patriots pic.twitter.com/nrpI0lLgn4
— Devon Clements (@DevclemNFL) November 17, 2019