FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:
1.Woodson's nickname: The Patriots were in a desirable position when the third day of the NFL draft began in late April.
Owning the fourth overall pick of the fourth round, they had Friday night and Saturday morning to reset their board while being assured they'd land at least their fourth-rated prospect. As it turns out, it appears they got their first in University of California safety Craig Woodson -- aka "The Eraser."
"That was a nickname I gave him because he was always going to make us right," former Cal defensive backs coach Tre Watson told ESPN.