New England Patriots: 10 players to watch in first preseason matchup
By Sam Minton
Deatrich Wise Jr.
Deatrich Wise Jr. had an explosive rookie season. He became a big-time pass rusher and a big part of the New England Patriots defense.
Wise had 5 sacks in his first season in the NFL and will look to continue to be a menace on defense.
The Patriots signed Adrian Clayborn in the offseason so Wise will have to show that he deserves some playing time. For the first time in a long time, the Patriots have a good amount of quality pass rushers.
Wise may not get a lot of playing time, but I hope he makes an impact while he is out there. It would be nice to see Wise get a sack and some tackles in the backfield.
Finally, Patriots fans will be able to watch an actual football game. It may not have any actual effects on the standings but it will play a major role in some players careers.
Are you ready for some football?