“There’s a lot more than [three or four roster spots] that are available, and a lot of things will change between now and the regular season.” That’s what HC Mike Vrabel had said before the Patriots faced the Giants in the preseason finale. So he knew this preseason wouldn’t be easy. But did he expect a 42-10 beating at the hands of the Giants? Probably not. The Patriots’ preseason didn’t just end in a loss – it ended in frustration. And Vrabel stood on the sideline, watching it all. And now? He needs changes. Big ones. With roster cuts due by August 26, he will need to trim big time from 91 players to only 53. That’s almost half the roster gone.

It’s no wonder that Mike Vrabel hinted that the team we saw in the preseason finale won’t look the same on opening day, Septe

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