The New England Patriots certainly have had an eventful week. From quarterback Cam Newton entering a five-day cadence period (resulting from a misunderstanding of testing protocols) to two days of joint practices with the New York Giants (amidst sweltering summer heat), the Pats continued the tradition of avoiding any dull moments in Foxboro, Massachusetts.
While it was hardly ‘the best of times’ or the ‘worst of times,’ the Patriots’ ‘Tale of Two Trades’ may end up being the most significant narrative of the week-that-was in New England. The Pats dipped into the trade well on two separate occasions.