FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:
1. OL concerns: The Patriots’ preseason is over -- it’s full steam ahead on the regular-season opener Sept. 10 against the defending NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles -- and there’s one question that stands above the rest: Is the offensive line going to hold the team back?
Friday’s 23-7 loss to the Tennessee Titans in the preseason finale further highlighted what has been a top storyline of training camp -- managing instability and injuries on the line, which can paralyze the offense.