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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quick-hit thoughts/notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. QB checkpoints: Timing and leverage are often two of the most important factors for striking deals, and they are at the heart of the Patriots' current quarterback decision-making approach. Coach Bill Belichick is sometimes fond of saying "Last time I checked, our first game isn't until September." That basically explains why the Patriots are pressing the QB "pause" button at the moment, with owner Robert Kraft expressing support for Cam Newton and Jarrett Stidham in 2021, while also acknowledging the te...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. Free-agent WRs, TEs: In recent years, coach Bill Belichick has sometimes described the end of Patriots seasons as a "crash landing" because of its suddenness in the playoffs, which makes this one a bit different. Call it a slow descent, and the result is it allows more time to focus on two positions high on the team's offseason priority list -- wide receiver and tight end. While quarterback will likely generate the biggest headlines, a strong case could be made that it won't matter who is taking snap...