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NFL preseason vibe check: Are Patriots' offensive woes cause for concern?

The NFL’s preseason is in the books.

While it's folly to jump to conclusions based on preseason action, there's legitimate reason for some teams to be encouraged by three-week slate of games. Others, not so much. Here's what stood out after the final week of preseason play.

New England Patriots

Vibe: Unsure

For the first time since 2011, the Patriots offense won’t be run by Josh McDaniels. The longtime offensive coordinator is now the Las Vegas Raiders head coach, leaving New England’s offense in the hands of — well, it’s not exactly clear.