... or boring. Thursday night's game between the Patriots and the Saints had a different feel, though.

The Patriots 27-24 win seemed to hold some meaning for the Patriots, whom many have said are falling from the ranks of the elite.

The final outcome of the game isn't what intrigues most people in the preseason. The true excitement, for me at least, comes from watching New England's younger guys in action. I was anxious to see all the youth that the Patriots have brought in.

Of course, several other things caught my eye.

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