Jimmy Garoppolo:

With some serious injuries to Derek Rivers and Julian Edelman, that will open up two spots that we had as locks. Ditto for the release of Kony Ealy.

But Edelman is Brady’s go-to guy on third down and you just don’t replace 90 or so catches and a 1000 yards at the drop of a hat

Brady was 10-11 for 157 yards and two touchdowns in the first quarter. The only incompletion was a drop by Cooks on a deep stick route.

There are still decisions that have to be made by the Patriots coaching staff, the roster will have to go from 90 to 53 and many of those will be tough

The two teams had a couple of spirited joint practices, a good competitive football game and they’ll meet again, for real in Week 3 of the NFL season.

“Romeo and I started together at the Giants… We worked at the Patriots together, then another team, and then back with the Patriots in 2001.”

After a couple of spirited and tough practices against the Texans this week in West Virginia, the teams meet in a preseason game before doing it for real in Week 3 in Foxboro. Here are some of the things we’ll be watching for.

I love the job Austin Carr is doing so far in training camp. He’s done everything that they’ve asked from him and has outstanding hands

The backlash against the three guys who posed with Goodell has gone, predictably over the top with the reaction of many on social media.

Garoppolo finished the night 22-28 for 235 yards and two touchdowns. His final three drives, 13-14 for 168 yards and a pair of TD passes

I’d expect to see Garoppolo play most of if not all of the first half. He should be able to lead the Patriots offense and get the unit clicking

When the offense couldn’t get it in the end zone on 4th down during a goal line drill, the entire unit to include Bill Belichick did pushups.

Wise credits the veterans on the team for helping him with the many questions and tips for him and the other young players on the team.

“Once I’m on the field, we’re not friends, but off the field, I am very respectful. I respect everybody on the team, talk to them…it’s nothing personal.”

Van Noy and McClellin will probably be asked to fill in at times as edge rushers (Hightower as well) so the team may opt for an extra linebacker.