FOXBORO, MA - AUGUST 29: Kenbrell Thompkins #85 of the New England Patriots celebrates after catching a pass in the second quarter against the New York Giants during the preseason game at Gillette Stadium on August 29, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
We’d love nothing more than to take New England Patriots fans’ minds off the rumors linking them to a potential reunion with former second-round pick Jimmy Garoppolo, because that’s absolutely dominated the news cycle of late.
Ironically enough, however, we’ve actually stumbled across an incredibly pertinent story surrounding the team.