Five thoughts on the Patriots’ 36-20 win over the Raiders …
1. I know, it’s only three games, but we are starting to stockpile more evidence, as if we needed any, that it’s foolish to judge a draft class in its first year – or even after a couple of years.
The Patriots’ 2019 cast of rookies was a source of frustration last year. This year? Well, first-rounder N’Keal Harry is certainly an enigma, and he still doesn’t look like he’s in the right spot half the time, but he’s already surpassed his rookie year reception total (15 to 12), and Cam Newton seems intent on doing everything in his power to bring out his best in him.