Patriots News:

With the Patriots coming off of a productive week of practice and just a couple of sessions left before the countdown to training camp begins, here are some thoughts as we kick off this week.

“I had teammates that help you, and then you had teammates that didn’t,” Edelman said after practice on Wednesday. “I like to be known as a guy that helped you

“It’s excellent. It’s just a range of guys, and I try to pick something up from everybody,” Pennel said. “(Michael) Bennett, speaks for itself.

Play of the Day – Hoyer threw a high arcing pass to the corner of the end zone and Dorsett made a beautiful leaping catch in the end zone.

Stephon Gilmore had another solid day of practice. No matter who the Patriots trot out there on the perimeter, he’s locking them down

Hoyer connected with Braxton Berrios on a deep pass down the right sideline. Berrios had to dive for it and came up with a fantastic catch

Even Bill Belichick, normally tight-lipped about rookies had this to say about Harry: “It’s been good, he’s worked hard. He’s smart and works hard.”

It will be interesting to see if Watson can, at age 38 work into a regular role on the offense. LaCosse showed flashes in Denver

Danny Shelton Shares his appreciation for Patriots following resigning with team.

Tom Brady’s 2018 documentary series “Tom vs. Time” earns Sports Emmy award.

Chris Long announces retirement over social media, old Patriots teammates share congratulatory messages.

Shelton’s addition gives the Patriots two large run-stuffing tackles (he and Mike Pennel) and two interior disruptors Lawrence Guy and Adam Butler.

In the Patriots’ three playoff games they rushed for 485 yards or an average of 161.6 yards per game against the Chargers, Chiefs, and Rams.

Dont’a Hightower shares his thoughts on the Patriots signing of Jamie Collins over Twitter.

Patriots team plane receives updated paint job to reflect latest Super Bowl championship.