Aug. 12—Now, the real football begins. Well, sort of, but not really.
Bill Belichick gave his regulars Thursday night off at Gillette Stadium, as if it was the fourth and final preseason game — obviously before they switched to three in 2021.
So, can anything be gleaned from the 23-21 loss to the New York Giants at Gillette Stadium?
The fact is, with Carolina next in town Tuesday morning for two days of joint practices and then another one of these dances for future plumbers, car salesmen and firefighters on Friday night, questions still need answers.