HENDERSON, Nev. -- The Patriots know they don't have it all figured out just yet. And they know they don't want to rush to get it all solved at once. But they also know the clock is ticking.
As Bill Belichick's offense continues to find its way with a new scheme, it faces a critical week here just outside of Las Vegas. Players ran through a Patriots-only practice in 95-degree heat on Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday will feature joint practices at the "magnificent" (Belichick's description) Raiders facilities. Then their preseason finale hits Friday, their last competitive test against another team before the games start to matter.