FRANKFURT, Germany -- Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:
1. Belichick's warm welcome: Under fire at home, Patriots coach Bill Belichick received a warm welcome from international media members leading up to Sunday's game against the Colts at Frankfurt Stadium (9:30 a.m. ET, NFL Network).
The contrast was striking, both in Belichick's demeanor and the delivery of questions, as media coverage of American football takes on a different tone here.
"To have arguably the greatest coach of all-time in the flesh, and also considering what he's done for the sport, it was amazing to have him here in Europe," said Skye Pank, who hosts "The Franchise Tag" podcast out of London.