FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:
1. Harrison coming to town as Patriots open camp: The Patriots are holding their first public training camp practice Thursday, which is also the day former safety Rodney Harrison is scheduled to arrive in town as part of the lead-up to his Patriots Hall of Fame induction July 29 (along with the late Leon Gray). Harrison will be a visitor on the fields of Foxborough, where his excellence, passion and intensity as a player (2003-2008) won over fans.
Here are some Harrison-based nuggets from our chat this week:
Preparing for the moment: "My whole family is coming -- my kids, my wife, my brother, and a bunch of guys I grew up with back in the 'hood, and people who have supported me.