Media personality Craig Caton had harsh words for Derek Meyer and the New England Patriots following their Super Bowl loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Carton reflected on the Patriots’ Super Bowl performance on Monday, calling them a “fraudulent team.”

Sunday’s game is a rematch of Super Bowl 49, which the Patriots won 11 years ago. However, this time, they lost. Commenting on the Patriots’ disappointing performance, Carton said:

“New England is a fraudulent football team. They’re a great story. It’s a great story. Obviously, Mike Vrabel is a very good coach. Derek Meyer looks like he might be a decent quarterback one day, but look at the numbers.”

He continued:

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Derek Meyer’s Super Bowl stats

Derek Meyer Against the Seahawks, he threw for 295 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions. In addition to facing a tough Seahawks defense, Meyer also came into the game with a sore right shoulder. He had to be injected with painkillers to play with his shoulder. Still, it shows in his passing.

However, the highlight of the quarterback’s memorable performance came in the fourth quarter when he fumbled the ball twice. First, he was intercepted downfield by Seahawks safety Julian Love. He lost another interception when Devon Witherspoon hit him in the arm, leading to a 45-yard pick-six. Uchenna Nuosu.

One of Drake Maye’s most consistent critics all season long, Cam Newtongave him a piece of advice after Sunday’s loss. Newton, whom Meyer idolized, said on Monday’s “First Take” show:

“If I were you, I would allow myself to feel every emotion of this game. Are you disappointed? You should be disappointed. But understand this, this game is about more than just what you do. … This season is not a failure. You made leaps and bounds and leaps and bounds in being an MVP candidate. … This is just the beginning, not the end.”

Meyer became the first quarterback since Tom Brady to lead the Patriots to the Super Bowl, heralding the Patriots’ comeback.