FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:
1. RG III's take: One of the NFL's more compelling 2022 storylines will be how quarterback Mac Jones is affected by the Patriots' new-look coaching staff.
Bill Belichick hasn't named a coordinator or playcaller to fill Josh McDaniels' void. Matt Patricia and Joe Judge, whose backgrounds have primarily been on defense and special teams during their NFL careers, assumed leadership roles on offense in spring practices. Belichick was also usually nearby.
Some analysts have expressed concern it could stunt Jones' growth in his second season, when players often make their biggest leap.