Patriots’ Tyquan Thornton Addresses Costly Drop Against Bengals

'It's more about concentration'

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Dec 25, 2022

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      Rhamondre Stevenson wasn't the only young Patriots player who made a mistake Saturday afternoon at Gillette Stadium.

      Tyquan Thornton also wasn't able to make the most of a great opportunity against the Cincinnati Bengals. The rookie wide receiver was the target of a beautifully thrown deep ball by quarterback Mac Jones on New England's first drive of the second half, but Thornton wasn't able to corral a pass attempt that would have put the Patriots in the red zone if converted.

      The costly drop marked another shortcoming in Year 1 for Thornton, a second-round pick who flashed game-changer potential in the preseason. After New England's second consecutive loss, the 22-year-old broke down the error.

      "I was very close. I was very close," Thornton told reporters, per a team-provided transcript. "I did all that work getting down there. I just have to be better at finishing to make that play."

      Thornton added: "It's more about concentration. You just have to see the ball all the way in. That's what I didn't do."

      The Baylor product will have at least two more opportunities to end his rookie season on a high note, and the Patriots certainly could use the help as they try to scratch and claw their way into the playoffs. The next chance for redemption will come a week from Sunday when New England hosts the division rival Miami Dolphins.

      Thumbnail photo via Mark J. Rebilas/USA TODAY Sports Images
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