Game Observations: 8 Takeaways From the Patriots Preseason Finale Loss to the Giants
The Patriots wrapped up the preseason with a 42-10 loss to the Giants in the Meadowlands on Thursday night.
Although it was a disappointing end to a positive summer for head coach Mike Vrabel, keeping it in perspective is important. Only a small handful of players who played on Thursday night will make New England's initial roster, so the final score isn't too important. That said, it was notable to see certain veterans such as Kyle Dugger, Keion White, and Jabrill Peppers playing on Thursday night. With a new coaching staff, there's still some mixing and matching in terms of roles in new schemes. For example, Vrabel told reporters in New York that Peppers played to get a look at him playing alongside rookie Craig Woodson at safety.
The...