FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:
1. Stidham enjoying QB education behind the scenes: While some rookie quarterbacks get thrust into action right away -- such as the Cleveland Browns' Baker Mayfield, who faces the Patriots on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS) -- Jarrett Stidham falls on the opposite side of the spectrum. Stidham has transitioned from Auburn starter to Patriots backup, a position he has come to appreciate as he works to show he can be the team's quarterback of the future.