FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- A quick hitter of thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:
1. Coaches fly with Eagles: Most Patriots coaches did not attend the NFL combine this year, joining a growing number of teams that are looking for more productive ways for coaches to spend their time. One example of how the Patriots did so last week was the defensive staff visiting Boston College's spring practice.
Third-year BC coach Jeff Hafley, whose career includes stints as a defensive backs assistant with the Buccaneers (2012-13), Browns (2014-15) and 49ers (2016-18), was asked the question: What does a day look like when the New England staff visits?