Ahhhh, it’s that time of year: When third-string players do some amazing things for a quarter in a preseason game and fans on Twitter lose their minds.
I will say this, though: We’re talking about the New England Patriots here, the franchise that once found a GOAT with the 199th pick of a draft. So maybe it’s different?
Sorry, I’m drinking some of the Kool-Aid that Pats fans had on Thursday night, when undrafted QB/WR — he played some of both positions — Malik Cunningham had himself a night in the preseason loss to the Houston Texans, dekeing a defender out on a touchdown run that was shared everywhere:
Get to know Malik Cunningham ⬇️
📺: #HOUvsNE on @NFLNetwork
📱: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/bBFpXewtKp pic.twitter.com/7TXlyREFdX— NFL (@NFL) August 11, 2023
Fortunately, #Patriots rookie Malik Cunningham was okay after this nasty facemask grab.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) August 11, 2023
Belichick’s half smile, half grimace says it all. He is a Malik Cunningham Stan like the rest of us. pic.twitter.com/jl9R9ABhHR
— BrycenNFL 👑 (@BrycenNFL) August 11, 2023
This was such a great throw by Malik Cunningham. Shoulda been caught.
— Pats Buzz (@PatsBuzz) August 11, 2023
Good morning
Malik Cunningham is a Patriot pic.twitter.com/t8B9JfPvWU
— Brian (@TTMBrian) August 11, 2023
Bailey Zappe had nice things to say:
Bailey Zappe compliments rookie Malik Cunningham's debut at quarterback in the Patriots preseason loss to the Texans#ForeverNE | https://t.co/a1ATEOV7cS pic.twitter.com/UiSEC38yj9
— NESN (@NESN) August 11, 2023