During decades of pro football fandom (the Bears are my favorite team, but the Pats run a decent second), I have never read team coverage better than what the Globe does for the Patriots, in print and online.

Mike Reiss's "Reiss's Pieces" blog is a special delight, especially during training camp time. Reading his updates, usually posted several times a day, is like being there. This is one of those rare instances where the quality of coverage materially enhances the experience of being a fan.

The Globe may be having its struggles in other ways, but its Patriots coverage has been first rate. May it continue to be that way.

For Reiss's Pieces: www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/reiss_pieces/

Just because you can rhyme "Moss" with "toss" and "sod" with "God" doesn't mean you should.