And that’s the end of that.
I’m not going to lie; I don’t think I’ve ever enjoyed a preseason as much as the one that just wrapped up. It’s not because the Patriots went undefeated; sure it’s nice to be 3-0, but that doesn’t matter in the slightest. What we all witnessed these past few weeks are new acquisitions making an impact, rookies getting meaningful reps and getting up to game speed, and a surprisingly deep roster that should be leaps and bounds better than it was last year. Anyone who reads too deeply into the preseason is setting themselves up for disappointment, but there are some things that translate no matter how little the game matters.