Patriots' precedent could be key factor in a Stephon Gilmore resolution

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quick-hit thoughts/notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:

1. Gilmore resolution?: When Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore told longtime NFL reporter Josina Anderson that he isn't pushing for a trade, but "I just want what I'm worth, however that plays out," it naturally sparks one of the most important questions facing the team entering training camp.

Can they, in Gilmore's words, "find common ground and get it situated"?

Based on how the team has traditionally handled similar situations in the past, and with the Patriots' 2022 salary-cap standing in mind, the answer might come down to Gilmore's expectations.

In 2018, the Patriots added $4.3 million in incentives…