Head coach Mike Vrabel announced that all healthy Patriots players will participate in the preseason opener against the Commanders. Notable starters, including Christian Gonzalez and Stefon Diggs, were absent for warmups, which limits the coaching staff's ability to evaluate new talent. While the Commanders will also sit their starters, the absence of many Patriots players is a concern. The roster has seen significant changes, making it crucial to develop chemistry in actual game conditions to enhance success for the season ahead.
In the buildup to the preseason opener against the Commanders, head coach Mike Vrabel confirmed that all healthy players, including starters, would participate, despite some absences.
A number of notable players, such as Christian Gonzalez and Stefon Diggs, were absent from warmups in uniform, with their evaluation delayed for the coaching staff.
With the Commanders' starters also sitting out, having multiple Patriots starters unavailable is not critical, but evaluating new talents in a game setting is crucial.
Given the changes on the Patriots roster, establishing on-field chemistry during the preseason is vital, despite the risk of injury for players not participating.
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