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10 things we learned from Patriots vs. Browns preseason game
Pats Pulpit • • general
Key Points:
- The New England Patriots were thoroughly outplayed in their final preseason game, losing 37-13 to the Cleveland Browns despite neither team playing starters, highlighting significant depth issues across the roster.
- Running back competition is intensifying, with Jam Miller likely securing the RB3 spot, while Hassan Haskins showed promise running the ball, and Lan Larison and JaMichael Hasty struggled to impress.
- Defensive concerns persist, particularly with Gabe Jacas repeatedly making the same mistakes in coverage, raising doubts about his readiness to contribute regularly as the team's third edge rusher.
- The Patriots' secondary depth remains a major weakness, underscored by poor performances from several cornerbacks, increasing urgency to sign top cornerback Christian Gonzalez, who remains unsigned.
- With roster cuts looming, decisions on injured players and depth roles will be critical, as the team must reduce from 91 to 53 players by Sunday, balancing talent retention with injury management and special teams needs.
