Mercifully, New England Patriots fans will soon have narratives to follow about subjects that don't end in "-gate." While the specter of a potential Tom Brady suspension isn't going away anytime soon, the Pats can finally start making tangible on-field progress toward their championship defense.
I did a similar type of pre-camp storyline analysis last week, so we'll change things up a little before training camp officially opens on July 29. As hard as it is to believe, Deflategate isn't the only topic surrounding the Patriots' preseason. With significant veteran turnover and a large rookie class, personnel and scheme are at the forefront of non-air pressure-related concerns.