FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:
1. Recently retired offensive lineman Sebastian Vollmer was in the middle of sharing thoughts on each of the Patriots' starting offensive linemen when he abruptly stopped. His message was simple: The discussion should have started with Patriots offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia.
Vollmer lived it for eight seasons as a Patriot. Now he's sharing his perspective as he considers transitioning into a possible media career.
"One of the greatest who ever coached," Vollmer said of Scarnecchia, who is affectionately referred to as "Scar" in New England.