We got our one win, and at this point I’m less concerned with the scoreboard than I am with seeing which players take a step forward and which ones don’t.
I really wish there were a young edge rusher on the roster who looked like a legitimate developmental piece. I’m still not a believer in Chop Robinson. He’s played better lately, and credit where it’s due, but I’m not sold yet.
I’m interested to see whether Caleb Douglas can build on his recent performance and make an impact again. It would also be encouraging to see Chris Bell put together a solid outing. On the ground, I’d love to see Ollie top 100 yards once more. If Miami gets one of those hot, humid afternoons, a big back consistently moving the chains could have Patriots defenders gasping for air by the fourth quarter.
If they can keep the game reasonably competitive, that’ll be a positive. At this stage, player development is every bit as important as the final score, if not more so.