FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:
1. Sturm's visit: First-year Boston Bruins head coach Marco Sturm was a guest at Patriots practice last week, and he laughed when asked if sees any hockey potential on the roster.
"They're definitely quick. Now we have to find a way to get them on skates," Sturm chuckled. "I was asking about a few guys. The running back, [TreVeyon] Henderson, right away you can see those kind of players. I'm already looking forward to the first game to see him in action.