Welcome to Season 13, Episode 3 of the Unconventional Preview, a serious yet lighthearted, nostalgia-tinted look at the Patriots’ weekly matchup …
It’s against the Patriots’ better judgment to even attempt to be exciting on offense.
That might seem sort of a strange statement given that the modern NFL is designed to benefit quarterbacks, theoretically leading to more points, more highlights, more interest, and, of course, more money.
But two games into this season, that is the crystal-clear truth about rookie coach Jerod Mayo’s 1-1 team, which takes on Aaron Rodgers and the 1-1 Jets Thursday night.