Some assorted notes and nuggets from Thursday’s video conference calls with New England Patriots players:
— With Le’Veon Bell now in Kansas City, the Patriots can expect to see a heavy dose of Frank Gore when they visit the New York Jets on “Monday Night Football.”
Now in his 16th NFL season, the 37-year-old Gore has been one of the league’s most durable and reliable running backs since many current Patriots players were in elementary school.
One such player is second-year running back Damien Harris, who raved about Gore and his “ridiculous” longevity.
“I don’t even know if my words will do it justice, but just the ultimate respect,” Harris said.