But I thought I should empty some leftovers into a little notebook of things I observed with those first two teams going head to head prior to their preseason game on Friday. Here are a few thoughts:
Rookie runners
Saquon Barkley didn't practice any of the three days, sidelined by a hamstring tweak. Kerryon Johnson didn't do much to catch my eye following a strong preseason game last week at Oakland.
But that shouldn't deter anyone from thinking that both have a chance to be special. Barkley's injury is considered minor, and even if he doesn't play in the preseason there's little reason to think he won't be ready for Week 1 against the Jaguars.