FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:
1. Klemm intel: Offensive lineman Kelvin Beachum entered the NFL as a seventh-round draft choice in 2012 (No. 248), six slots away from the last overall pick. He's beaten the odds by playing in 152 games, with 147 starts, and credits recently hired Patriots offensive assistant coach Adrian Klemm for playing a significant role in a lengthy professional career few saw coming.
"He taught me how to punch. The way I strike, it comes from the way Adrian taught me.