FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the NFL and New England Patriots:
1. While learning the playbook and new concepts are an important part of the voluntary offseason program, not to be overlooked is how this is a time for players to build a connection, especially rookies who are coming together for the first time. Along those lines, picture this scene that unfolded last week at Gillette Stadium: With their football-specific work completed for the day, the Patriots’ rookie class took the short walk from the team facility to the movie theater at Patriot Place to watch "Deadpool 2" as a group.