Enough about the offense.
What about the Patriots’ defense?
Of course the offense matters, and the constant questions during the Patriots’ ongoing preseason prove it, centering around what Mac Jones can do in his sophomore season. From who is calling his plays to who will emerge as his third-down safety net, the offense has plenty to figure out before the regular season opens Sept. 11 in Miami.
But so far, it seems his counterparts on defense are already finding their identity. So if you are looking for the glass half-full contrast to the swirling offensive question marks, the defense is ready to give it, a dominant performance in Friday night’s 20-10 win over Carolina and the combined effort in two preseason games offering plenty of positive glimpses.