Captain says Patriots off to ‘hell of a start’ ahead of Jets game

FOXBOROUGH — Early in the 2023 season, Ja’Whaun Bentley is the Patriots captain that’s most vocally taken the temperature of the team’s practices. Ahead of the season opener against the Eagles, Bentley was unhappy with New England’s Friday session and let his teammates know, ripping into them for being too lackadaisical. The defense responded with a strong effort against the reigning NFC champs, but still lost to the Eagles. Now 0-2, the Patriots have a crucial game looming in the Meadowlands this weekend. When Bentley stepped up to the podium...