After taking a look through the photo archive this morning, here are a few shots from Friday's first minicamp session:
Patriots head coach Bill Belichick looks on as the rookies go through their drills.
Rookies Jake Bequette (left), Chandler Jones (center), and Eric Kettani (right) during Friday's minicamp.
Rookie Chandler Jones hitting the sled on Friday.
Chandler Jones (left) and Dont'a Hightower (right) share a few laughs during Friday's practice session.
Rookie Dont'a Hightower hitting the sled during his first practice in New England.
Rookie Tavon Wilson working out during New England's first day of rookie minicamp.
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May 12, 2012.
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