FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:
1. Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman was my vote for Super Bowl LIII Most Valuable Player, which I think is a strong choice based on the guidelines in place: essentially picking the one player who had the greatest impact on the game.
At the same time, I wonder if I and the other 15 voters for the award (along with fans voting at home) missed an opportunity to make a larger statement, similar to the one the Patriots made in their shocking victory over the St.